A Stellar Ripple

NASA's image library records A Stellar Ripple.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This false-color composite image shows the Cartwheel galaxy as seen by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer, where the first ripple appears as an ultraviolet-bright blue outer ring.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

FamiliarWeird

A CLOSER LOOK

This false-color composite image shows the Cartwheel galaxy as seen by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer, where the first ripple appears as an ultraviolet-bright blue outer ring.

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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

NASA Image and Video LibraryA Stellar Ripple

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