A Collision in the Heart of a Galaxy
The Hubble Space Telescope's Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer(NICMOS) has uncovered a collision between two spiral galaxies in the heart of the peculiar galaxy called Arp 220. The collision has provided the spark for a burst of star formation.
Credit:About the Image
About the Object
| Name: | Arp 220 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Interacting |
| Distance: | 250 million light years |
| Constellation: | Serpens Caput |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 15 34 57.24 |
| Position (Dec): | 23° 30' 10.63" |
| Field of view: | 0.23 x 0.23 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 4.1° right of vertical |
View in ESASky:
View in WorldWide Telescope:
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Infrared J | 1.1 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
NICMOS |
| Infrared H | 1.6 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
NICMOS |
| Infrared K | 2.2 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
NICMOS |