Hubble and Chandra composite of ESO 137-001
This image combines NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope observations with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory. As well as the electric blue ram pressure stripping streaks seen emanating from ESO 137-001, a giant gas stream can be seen extending towards the bottom of the frame, only visible in the X-ray part of the spectrum.
Credit:About the Image
Id: | heic1404b |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 4 March 2014, 16:00 |
Related releases: | heic1404 |
Size: | 4910 x 4887 px |
About the Object
Name: | ESO 137-001 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Interacting |
Distance: | 220 million light years |
Category: | Galaxies |