How do galaxies grow?

The inset in this image obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope shows that the brightest galaxy in group 3 has also a double nucleus. Thus, these galaxies are currently in the process of merging. This discovery provides unique and powerful validation of hierarchical formation as manifested in both galaxy and cluster assembly.

Kredit:

ESO

O snímku

Id:eso0824b
Typ:Pozorování
Datum zveřejnění:26. srpna 2008
Související články:eso0824
Velikost:196 x 199 px

O objektu

Jméno:Galaxies
Typ:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Interacting
Kategorie:Galaxies

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Barvy & filtry

PásmoDalekohled
OptickýHubble Space Telescope
ACS