Zoom into Arp 273
This video zooms into a group of interacting galaxies called Arp 273.
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
About the Video
| Id: | heic1107a |
| Release date: | 20 April 2011, 15:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1107 |
| Duration: | 01 m 03 s |
| Frame rate: | 30 fps |
