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Hubble captures image of irregular galaxy Arp 4

Original: Hubble Space Telescope image of Arp 4. This image contains two galaxies, a larger irregular galaxy, Arp 4, and a small s

A newly released Hubble Space Telescope image shows Arp 4, a larger irregular galaxy, alongside the small spiral galaxy PGC 6629. The image, credited to NASA, ESA and STScI, highlights the contrast between the two galactic structures. Space enthusiasts are sharing the picture as part of ongoing interest in Hubble's deep-sky observations.

Why now: Space fans are sharing Hubble's latest released image of the unusual galaxy pair.

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• Hubble Space Telescope image of Arp 4. This image contains two galaxies, a larger irregular galaxy, Arp 4, and a small spiral galaxy PGC 6629. Credit: NASA, ESA, STScI, Julianne Dalcanton, Meli thev, Wikimedia Commons Source: https:// commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fil… · ArpBot · 5

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