Hubble Looks At Two 'Peculiar' Galaxies In This Amazing Photo
NASA's Hubble telescope regularly offers incredible views of outer space, and once again, it's done precisely that with this latest photo of two 'peculiar' galaxies. There are numerous instruments at humanity's disposal for exploring the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope will begin operations later this year to closely study some of the earliest galaxies known to mankind. The Perseverance rover on Mars is actively collecting rock samples that'll be returned to Earth. In 2029, NASA will launch its DAVINCI probe to examine the planet's atmosphere.
Alongside those current and upcoming missions, Hubble continues to be a prominent force for charting planets, stars, and galaxies beyond Earth. Despite being well over 30 years old, NASA still regularly shares dazzling pictures from the telescope! Photos from earlier this month revealed a three-galaxy combination, two galaxies appearing to 'dance' with each other, and a strange 'galactic oddball' that's puzzled astronomers for decades.
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For its latest Hubble picture, NASA shared the above photo on February 25. And what a photo it is! We clearly see two galaxies somewhere in the depths of space. The leftmost Galaxy appears to be the largest of the duo and has a distinct spiral shape. The galaxy in the upper right is noticeably smaller but no less beautiful. Surrounding the two galaxies are a smattering of stars and the pitch black of space around them. The image on its own is just as amazing as Hubble's other findings, but as always, the story behind it makes it even more fascinating.
NASA knows the larger galaxy as NGC 7469, while the smaller one is IC 5283. Both galaxies reside around 200
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