| Detail | ： | Low Res. (139 KB) / Mid. Res. (785 KB) / High Res. (1.64 MB) The Universe captured by Hyper Suprime-Cam (HSC), the ultra-wide field of view camera, is truly magnificent. In this image, two spiral galaxies in the lower right immediately catch the eye: NGC 7537 (right) and NGC 7541 (left). This galactic pair, located in the direction of Pisces, appears to be separated by about 160,000 light-years in the sky. Even in the vastness of the Universe, galaxies occasionally encounter one another. While both galaxies currently maintain well-defined shapes, they are expected to become increasingly distorted as they draw closer by their mutual gravitational pull. Eventually, in the not-too-distant future, they are likely to merge into a single, larger galaxy. (Credit: NAOJ; Image provided by Masayuki Tanaka) 【Distance from Earth】100 million light-years 【Instrument】Hyper Suprime-Cam (HSC) |
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