National Astronomical Research Institute or NARIT revealed this morning that The vast space anything can happen including the collision of two galaxies recorded by the Hubble Space Telescope.
The Hubble Space Telescope has released images of the interaction of two galaxies that formed more than 100 million years ago. The lower galaxy is named NGC 5953, and the upper galaxy is named NGC 5954, collectively known as “Arp 91.”
The two galaxies are actually spiral galaxies, but with different perspectives of the plane they appear to have different shapes. The image shows that the galaxy NGC 5953 is attracting the spiral arm of NGC 5954. The reason for this is the gravitational interaction that gives the galaxy a strong gravitational force. It is also an important part of the evolution of galaxies.
Astronomers believe the future merger of the two galaxies. This could lead to the formation of other types of galaxies, such as elliptical galaxies. However, galaxies merge over hundreds of millions of years. This change cannot be observed during human life.
Compiled : Kritsada Ruchiranukul – Astronomical Information Officer, SDR.
Reference – NASA
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