Space / 2007-10-22
Wanted: Galactic Thief Who Steals Gas
NASA's image library records Wanted: Galactic Thief Who Steals Gas.
A big galaxy is stealing gas right off the back of its smaller companion in this new image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. The stolen gas is hot, but it might eventually cool down to make new stars and planets.
A CLOSER LOOK
A big galaxy is stealing gas right off the back of its smaller companion in this new image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. The stolen gas is hot, but it might eventually cool down to make new stars and planets.
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryWanted: Galactic Thief Who Steals GasOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.