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A Grand-Slam of Stars in NGC 1427A
The Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys was used to obtain images of irregular galaxy NGC 1427A. A pullout from a neighbor galaxy to NGC 1427A reveals the fine details captured by Hubble of numerous hot, blue stars that have been formed very recently, showing that star formation is occurring extensively throughout the galaxy.
- Release DateMarch 3, 2005
- Science ReleaseThe Impending Destruction of NGC 1427A
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Galaxy NGC 1427A Plunges Toward the Fornax Galaxy Cluster
What happens when a galaxy falls in with the wrong crowd? The irregular galaxy NGC 1427A is a spectacular example of the resulting stellar rumble. Under the gravitational grasp of a large gang of galaxies, called the Fornax cluster, the small bluish galaxy is plunging headlong...
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Mar 28, 2025
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