| IRAS 06076-2139 | |
|---|---|
 A picture of the two interacting galaxies taken by NASA by using the Hubble Space Telescope | |
| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Distance | 500 million light years |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Interacting galaxies |
IRAS 06076-2139 is a pair of unusual interacting galaxies located in the constellation of Lepus about 500 million light years[1] from earth making it a local universe type galaxy. The two galaxies are fairly close to each other at just 200,000 light years.[2] These two galaxies are interacting and rushing by each other at a speed of 2 million kilometers (1,243,000 miles) per hour. Due to their speed, they are unlikely to merge with each other.[3]
Reference
- ↑ "Galaxy IRAS 06076-2139". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- ↑ information@eso.org. "Close encounter". www.spacetelescope.org. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- ↑ "Hubble Catches a Galaxy Duo by the "Hare" - NASA Science". science.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
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