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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNew Hubble image of spiral galaxy ESO 137-001
This new Hubble image shows spiral galaxy ESO 137-001, framed against a bright background as it moves through the heart of galaxy cluster Abell 3627.
This image not only captures the galaxy and its backdrop in stunning detail, but also something more dramatic intense blue streaks streaming outwards from the galaxy, seen shining brightly in ultraviolet light.
These streaks are in fact hot, wispy streams of gas that are being torn away from the galaxy by its surroundings as it moves through space. This violent galactic disrobing is due to a process known as ram pressure stripping a drag force felt by an object moving through a fluid.
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NASA, ESA
Acknowledgements: Ming Sun (UAH), and Serge Meunier
http://www.spacetelescope.org/images/heic1404a/
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New Hubble image of spiral galaxy ESO 137-001 (Original Post)
G_j
Mar 2014
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onehandle
(51,122 posts)1. The 6000 years of the universe is Amazing! nt
niyad
(113,205 posts)2. k and r--beautiful
HuckleB
(35,773 posts)3. Recommended!!!
Awesome!