Space / 2005-07-25
Galactic Halos of Hydrogen
NASA's image library records Galactic Halos of Hydrogen.
This image shows two companion galaxies, NGC 4625 top and NGC 4618 bottom, and their surrounding cocoons of cool hydrogen gas purple. The huge set of spiral arms on NGC 4625 blue was discovered by the ultraviolet eyes of NASA GALEX.
A CLOSER LOOK
This image shows two companion galaxies, NGC 4625 top and NGC 4618 bottom, and their surrounding cocoons of cool hydrogen gas purple. The huge set of spiral arms on NGC 4625 blue was discovered by the ultraviolet eyes of NASA GALEX.
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryGalactic Halos of HydrogenOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.