Space / 2011-05-25
Galactic Train Wrecks
NASA's image library records Galactic Train Wrecks.
This montage combines observations from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer GALEX spacecraft showing three examples of colliding galaxies from a new photo atlas of galactic train wrecks.
A CLOSER LOOK
This montage combines observations from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer GALEX spacecraft showing three examples of colliding galaxies from a new photo atlas of galactic train wrecks.
Explore NASA's original image record for credits and available downloads.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryGalactic Train WrecksOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.