This new image from the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile shows two contrasting galaxies: NGC 1316, and its smaller neighbour NGC 1317. These two are quite close to each other in space, but they have very different histories. The small spiral NGC 1317 has led an uneventful life, but NGC 1316 has engulfed several other galaxies in its violent history and shows the battle scars.
The release, images and videos are available on:
http://www.eso.org/public/news/eso1411/
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Space Scoop - the children's version of this release is available at: http://www.eso.org/public/news/eso1411/kids/
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The ESO Education and Public Outreach Department
2 April 2014
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