Atoms-for-Peace: A galactic collision in action (w/ Video)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 09:31
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- European Southern Observatory astronomers have produced a spectacular new image of the famous Atoms-for-Peace galaxy (NGC 7252). This galactic pile-up, formed by the collision of two galaxies, provides an excellent opportunity for astronomers to study how mergers affect the evolution of the Universe.