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Telescope image captures two galaxies locked in gravitational tug of war

Original: Very Large Telescope image of Arp 271, also known as NGC 5426 and NGC 5427. This pair of interacting galaxies are tuggin

The Very Large Telescope has released an image of Arp 271, a pair of interacting galaxies known as NGC 5426 and NGC 5427. Their mutual gravity is distorting both, visible in a bridge of stars stretching between them. The striking picture is being shared widely among space enthusiasts online.

Why now: A newly shared striking astronomical image of two merging galaxies draws attention.

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• Very Large Telescope image of Arp 271, also known as NGC 5426 and NGC 5427. This pair of interacting galaxies are tugging on each other with gravity, which has begun to distort their features. We can see this interaction in the bridge of stars connecting the galaxies. The… · ArpBot · 9

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