The Hickson Compact Group 40 - Annotated
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating its 32nd birthday with a stunning look at an unusual close-knit collection of five galaxies, called the Hickson Compact Group 40. This snapshot reflects a special moment in their lifetimes as they fall together before they merge.
Credit:NASA, ESA and STScI
About the Image
| Id: | heic2205b |
| Type: | Collage |
| Release date: | 19 April 2022, 16:00 |
| Related releases: | heic2205 |
| Size: | 4021 x 3773 px |
About the Object
| Category: | Anniversary |
