Two edge-on, spiral galaxies appear to be at right angles to each other. One extending from the lower left to the upper right. The other has distinct spiral arms and dust lanes and extends from just left of center to the lower right. Black background dotted with stars.

Hubble view of NGC 3314

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced an incredibly detailed image of a pair of overlapping galaxies called NGC 3314. While the two galaxies look as if they are in the midst of a collision, this is in fact a trick of perspective: the two are in chance alignment from our vantage point.

Credits: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration, and W. Keel (University of Alabama)
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Image CreditNASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration, and W. Keel (University of Alabama)
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