<ul><li>The ongoing merger between an elliptical galaxy and a spiral galaxy, known as Arp 105, forms a shimmering guitar shape with a long tidal tail of stars and gas.</li><li>The gravitational dance between the galaxies creates fascinating colliding galaxy features, including a long lane of dark dust and areas of intense star formation.</li><li>Thin, faint tendrils of gas and dust connect the two galaxies, and background galaxies are visible around the merging duo.</li><li>Arp 105 is one of the brightest objects in the crowded galaxy cluster Abell 1185 in the constellation Ursa Major.</li></ul>

Hubble Jams With A Cosmic Guitar

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