An evocative new image captured by the Gemini North telescope in Hawai‘i reveals a pair of interacting spiral galaxies — NGC 4568 and NGC 4567 — as they begin to clash and merge. These galaxies are entangled by their mutual gravitational field and will eventually combine to form a single elliptical galaxy in around 500 million years. Also visible in the image is the glowing remains of a supernova that was detected in 2020.
The release, images and videos are available on:
https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2219/
Space Scoop - the children's version of this release is available at: https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2219/kids/
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NOIRLab Communications, Education & Engagement
9 Aug. 2022
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Project & Science News A detailed agenda for the Rubin 2022 Project and Community Workshop (PCW) is now available on the meeting website. We look forward to seeing many of …
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