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Cartwheel Galaxy - A ring galaxy formed by a spectacular collision with another galaxy.

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JWST

Cartwheel Galaxy

Also known as: ESO 350-40, PGC 2248

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Analysis

Ring galaxy showing expanding wave of star formation triggered by a galactic collision.

Key Features

Double ring structure
Star formation wave
Central hub
Tidal tails
Companion galaxies

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 0h 37m 37.99s, Dec: -33° 43' 0.1"; Constellation: Sculptor
Observation Date: August 2, 2022
Instrument: NIRCam
Distance: 500.0 million light years

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