Last month, scientists used the United Kingdom’s Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) and NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope to identify a new, star-forming galaxy known as NGC 8822.
NASA has published a photo, taken by Hubble space telescope, that shows a beautiful and apparently peaceful galaxy.
However, scientists from the US-based organisation urge you not to be fooled by its peaceful looks as the galaxy, dubbed NGC 4651, hides a sinister secret.
In fact, NASA believes that the galaxy consumed another smaller galaxy. According to scientists, it’s the galaxy’s cannibalistic behaviour that has turned it into such a large and beautiful spiral.
NASA says that the galaxy can be also observed with the use of an amateur telescope.
Sourse: sputniknews.com
