Locate the 'Tadpole' Galaxies
Among the thousands of galaxies in this image of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field are the 36 so-called "tadpole" galaxies identified recently by astronomers. The green squares mark these galaxies, which existed billions of years ago. They are called tadpoles because of their distinct knot-and-tail shapes, which suggest that they are engaging in galactic mergers.
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About the Image
NASA press release
NASA caption
NASA caption
| Id: | opo0604b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 10 January 2006, 16:30 |
| Size: | 2400 x 2400 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Hubble Ultra Deep Field, Tadpole Galaxy |
| Type: | • Early Universe : Galaxy • Early Universe : Cosmology : Morphology : Deep Field • Galaxies Images/Videos • Cosmology Images/Videos |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
| Optical B |
435 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
| Optical V |
606 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
| Infrared I |
775 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
