The NGC 1386 galaxy as seen by ALMA

This image shows the central regions of the spiral galaxy NGC 1386 observed by the Atacama Large Millimetre/Submillimetre Array (ALMA), operated by ESO and its international partners. It shows multiple clouds of gas ready to form new stars in a galaxy otherwise dominated by old stars.

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ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/A. Prieto et al.

About the Image

Id:potw2444d
Type:Observation
Release date:28 October 2024, 06:00
Size:781 x 775 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 1386
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Category:Galaxies

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