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Hubble releases image of dwarf spiral galaxy Arp 2

Original: Hubble Space Telescope image of Arp 2, also known as UGC 10310. This image of the dwarf spiral galaxy is from the Establ

The Hubble Space Telescope has released a new image of Arp 2, also known as UGC 10310, a dwarf spiral galaxy. The picture comes from the Establishing HST's Low Redshift Archive of Interacting Systems snapshot program, which used gaps in Hubble's observing schedule, roughly two to three percent of its time, to capture additional targets.

Why now: The striking image of the dwarf interacting galaxy is being shared by space enthusiasts.

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• Hubble Space Telescope image of Arp 2, also known as UGC 10310. This image of the dwarf spiral galaxy is from the Establishing HST's Low Redshift Archive of Interacting Systems snapshot program. These snapshot programs filled in gaps in Hubble's schedule (about 2-3 percent of… · ArpBot · 10

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