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Hubble Reveals Stellar Fireworks Accompanying Galaxy Collisions

The Space Science Telescope Institute and National Aeronautics and Space Administration have made this resource available. NASA's Hubble Telescope has photographed the results of the collision of the Antennae galaxies: the eruption of over a thousand bright young star clusters. At this site users can view a number of striking images in a variety of resolutions. The official press release and fact...

https://hubblesite.org/contents/news-releases/1997/news-1997...
Star Clusters Born in the Wreckage of Cosmic Collisions

These latest findings from Hubble will appeal to anyone with even a passing interest in astronomy. The first focuses on collisions between galaxies within Stephan's Quintet that have given rise to star clusters and dwarf galaxies. This release includes an introduction, background information, stunning photos, animations, videos, related links, and more.

https://hubblesite.org/contents/news-releases/2001/news-2001...