A rose made of galaxies
This image of a pair of interacting galaxies called Arp 273 was released to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the launch of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
The distorted shape of the larger of the two galaxies shows signs of tidal interactions with the smaller of the two. It is thought that the smaller galaxy has actually passed through the larger one.
NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
About the Image
NASA press release
| Id: | heic1107a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 20 April 2011, 15:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1107 |
| Size: | 7887 x 7994 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Arp 273 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Interacting |
| Distance: | 300 million light years |
| Constellation: | Andromeda |
| Category: | Anniversary Galaxies |
Image Formats
Wallpapers
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 2 21 30.37 |
| Position (Dec): | 39° 21' 51.96" |
| Field of view: | 2.63 x 2.66 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 33.8° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraviolet U | 390 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical B | 475 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical R | 600 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |