Mounted image 028: The topsy-turvy galaxy NGC 1313
The central parts of the starburst galaxy NGC 1313. The very active state of this galaxy is evident from the image, showing many star formation regions. A great number of supershell nebulae, which are cocoons of gas inflated and etched by successive bursts of star formation, are visible.
Credit:ESO
About the Mounted Image
| Id: | mounted_0028 |
| Release date: | 15 March 2011, 17:48 |
| Dimensions: | 40 cm (W) x 36.15 cm (H) x 1 cm (D) |
| Related archive image: | eso0643a |