
The James Webb Space Telescope, combined with Chandra X-ray Observatory data, has captured a new image of two spiral galaxies in the early stages of a cosmic collision. The composite image reveals warped arms, heated gas, and bursts of star formation triggered by a gravitational encounter millions of years ago. Scientists anticipate gravity will eventually cause the galaxies to merge over billions of years, reshaping their structures.
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