Pictures with wow factor

[Retro]

This thread is for pictures that make you go "wow!"

I'll kick it off with this picture of merging galaxies. No CGI, it really looks like this.

If a picture comes from an article that explains the background and context, please add that too like I've done here.

The merging galaxy pair NGC 4568 and NGC 4567

The merging galaxy pair NGC 4568 and NGC 4567

noirlab.edu

 

[Tiffany]

Great idea @Retro! I'll see what I can find to add. I love collecting amazing pictures!