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astronomy2 years ago

"Captivating Hubble Image Reveals a Galaxy Mesmerized by Stars"

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of the irregular galaxy Arp 263, which is believed to have formed from the merger of two galaxies. The image is dominated by the bright star BD+17 2217, which appears as a photobomber in the foreground. Two different investigations using Hubble's instruments contributed to the image, one searching for remnants of supernovae and the other imaging peculiar galaxies in the Arp catalog. The image showcases the unique diffraction spikes caused by Hubble's internal structure.

via Phys.org|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Brave Star Challenges Massive Galaxy: Hubble's Captivating Image"

The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of the irregular galaxy Arp 263, with a bright star called BD+17 2217 photobombing the view. Arp 263 shows dense regions of newly formed stars due to a recent merger between two galaxies. The image was created using data from two different Hubble cameras, and the star is surrounded by diffraction spikes. The data collected will be used to study supernovas and guide the NASA James Webb Space Telescope. Arp 263's ragged appearance is likely the result of a collision between two galaxies, creating an environment for new star formation.

via Space.com|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Stellar Showdown: Hubble Telescope Captures Brave Star Challenging Massive Galaxy"

The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of the irregular galaxy Arp 263, located 25 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. The galaxy shows dense regions of newly formed stars, likely resulting from a recent merger between two galaxies. The image also features a bright star, BD+17 2217, which photobombs the view with its diffraction spikes. The data used for the image will aid in studying supernovas and identifying targets for the upcoming NASA James Webb Space Telescope.

via Yahoo! Voices|
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astronomy2 years ago

Cosmic Intruder: Arp 263 Photobombs Hubble's Party

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of the irregular galaxy Arp 263, featuring a stellar photobomber known as BD+17 2217. Arp 263 is believed to have formed from the merger of two galaxies and is located 25 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. Two different Hubble investigations contributed data to this image, one studying remnants of past supernovae and the other imaging unobserved peculiar galaxies in the Arp catalog. The image shows unique crisscrossing diffraction spikes around BD+17 2217 due to the interaction of light with Hubble's internal structure and different orientations during data collection.

via SciTechDaily|
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