HUBBLE ATLAS

Illustrations

3D visualisation of ESO 137-001 (artist’s impression)

March 4, 2014 · ESA/Hubble

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This artist's illustration shows spiral galaxy ESO 137-001 in 3D. The galaxy is undergoing a process known as ram pressure stripping, where streaks of bright gas are being dragged out into space by the cluster it is moving through.