by Hubble's image of two colliding galaxies, known as Arp 142, show how a small galaxy's gravity has shredded a once-large spiral into a birdlike figure.
What it is: Arp 142, a pair of interacting galaxies
When it was taken: June 20, 2013
Where it is: 326 million light-years from Earth, in the constellation Hydra.
Showcased recently by the European Space Agency, this stunning image of a couple of interacting galaxies creates the illusion of a birdlike figure guarding an egg.
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What it is: Arp 142, a pair of interacting galaxies
When it was taken: June 20, 2013
Where it is: 326 million light-years from Earth, in the constellation Hydra.
Showcased recently by the European Space Agency, this stunning image of a couple of interacting galaxies creates the illusion of a birdlike figure guarding an egg.
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