"This type of galaxy collision in Stephan's Quintet is a rare chance to see a complex set of galaxies caught in the act of colliding," Arnaudova said. "As to how it will end up, well it's likely ...

Collisions like the one observed in Stephan’s Quintet are rare opportunities to study the effects of galaxy mergers. These violent interactions redistribute gas and dust, compressing them to ...

Even though it is called a "quintet," the name is slightly deceptive since not all the five galaxies are interacting in real physical space. This image shows the intricacies of galaxy interactions ...

Stephan's Quintet, five galaxies in Pegasus ... enhancing star formation understanding. The Cartwheel Galaxy's unique structure results from a collision, revealing star formation insights through ...