NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day

2024 December 18 - NGC 660: Polar Ring Galaxy


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In today's image, we see the galaxy known as NGC 660 which is an example of a polar ring galaxy and could be two separate galaxies in the process of colliding.


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NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the DayBy Robert M Wagner