Galaxies

Dwarf galaxy DDO 68

September 25, 2014 · ESA/Hubble · Leo

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This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows a cosmic oddity, dwarf galaxy DDO 68.

This ragged collection of stars and gas clouds looks at first glance like a recently-formed galaxy in our own cosmic neighbourhood. But, is it really as young as it looks?

More Hubble images of DDO 68