Galactic Collision
Posted in Astronomy at 12:00 on 14 October 2019
From Astronomy Picture of the Day for 9/10/19.
The aftermath of a collision between the two galaxies NGC 7715 (off to left) with NGC 7714 (centre.)
The bright centre of the swirl is due to a burst of star formation triggered by the collision.
Tags: APOD, Astronomy, Astronomy Picture of the Day, NGC 7714, NGC 7715
