Waspie_Dwarf Posted March 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hubble Spots Two Interacting Galaxies Defying Cosmic Convention Quote Some galaxies are harder to classify than others. Here, Hubble’s trusty Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) has captured a striking view of two interacting galaxies located some 60 million light-years away in the constellation of Leo (The Lion). The more diffuse and patchy blue glow covering the right side of the frame is known as NGC 3447 — sometimes NGC 3447B for clarity, as the name NGC 3447 can apply to the overall duo. The smaller clump to the upper left is known as NGC 3447A. Read More: NASA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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