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  • Two simpatico galaxies hold hands in this gorgeous view of space from Hubble

    10/10/2021 10:15:01 AM PDT · by American Number 181269513 · 37 replies
    Mashable ^ | October 9, 2021 | Adam Rosenberg
    These two galaxies are so tight, the stellar formation encompassing them both actually has a name of its own. Say hello to Arp 91, a pair of spiral galaxies that are situated so close together (in relative terms, space is big) we can actually see their outer arms reaching out and colliding with one another. BFFs on an intergalactic scale. Like a good marriage, these galaxies may share a name but they are their own individuals as well. In the center of the frame is NGC 5953. Just above it and slightly to the right is NGC 5954. They're both...