Emission Line Galaxy (IMAGE)

University of Portsmouth

Emission Line Galaxy

Caption

The image shows nearby emission line galaxies NCG 4038 - 4039. The pink parts in this image are showing the light from the gas heated by newly formed stars.

Credit

NASA, ESA and The Hubble Heritage (STScl/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration.

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