The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed an image of IC 3476, a dwarf spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices, 54 million light-years from Earth. Despite its peaceful appearance, IC 3476 is actively forming stars at an unusually high rate due to ram pressure stripping. This process, caused by the galaxy moving through space, compresses gas in certain regions, enhancing star formation. The image showcases bright spots of new stars forming, while the galaxy's edges, affected by ram pressure, show no star formation. The serene center, obscured by dust, contrasts with the dynamic outer regions, surrounded by faint, distant galaxies.
Space Science Group
The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed an image of IC 3476, a dwarf spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices, 54 million light-years from Earth. Despite its peaceful appearance, IC 3476 is actively forming stars at an unusually high rate due to ram pressure stripping. This process, caused by the galaxy moving through space, compresses gas in certain regions, enhancing star formation. The image showcases bright spots of new stars forming, while the galaxy's edges, affected by ram pressure, show no star formation. The serene center, obscured by dust, contrasts with the dynamic outer regions, surrounded by faint, distant galaxies.
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