Sheetal Kumari
September 10, 2024
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The Cartwheel Galaxy is a rare type of galaxy, formed by a collision between a large spiral galaxy and a smaller galaxy.
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The Cartwheel Galaxy was discovered by Swiss astronomer Fritz Zwicky in 1941 during his observations of distant galaxies.
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Its distinctive ring shape, resembling a cartwheel, is the result of gravitational forces from the galactic collision.
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The collision triggered intense star formation within the ring, leading to the creation of new, massive stars.
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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has provided detailed images of the Cartwheel Galaxy, revealing its complex structure.
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The James Webb Space Telescope offers even deeper insights, capturing the Cartwheel Galaxy in unprecedented detail using infrared imaging.
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The Cartwheel Galaxy remains a fascinating object of study, offering clues about galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.
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