Three-headed Galactic Blob

NASA's image library records Three-headed Galactic Blob.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

The big blob-like structure shown here, named Himiko after the legendary ancient queen of Japan, turns out to be three galaxies thought to be in the process of merging into one.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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A CLOSER LOOK

The big blob-like structure shown here, named Himiko after the legendary ancient queen of Japan, turns out to be three galaxies thought to be in the process of merging into one.

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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

NASA Image and Video LibraryThree-headed Galactic Blob

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