January 2012 – A rose made of galaxies

Arp 273 is a pair of interacting galaxies. The lower galaxy has passed through the centre of the upper one, and the shape of both has been heavily distorted in the collision.
Credit:ESA/Hubble, NASA and D. A. Gouliermis
About the Calendar
| Id: | cal201201 |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2012 |
| Month: | 1 |