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Hubble Inspects a Set of Galactic Wings (VV689) — image from the Hubble Space Telescope

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Hubble Inspects a Set of Galactic Wings

April 18, 2022 · ESA/Hubble · VV689 · Leo

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Two merging galaxies in the VV689 system — nicknamed the Angel Wing —feature in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. In this view, the focus is placed on the system itself, allowing a closer look at it's unique morphology.

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