<ul><li>New images from ALMA show a pair of galaxies in a cosmic collision.</li><li>One galaxy with a quasar is emitting intense radiation towards the other galaxy.</li><li>The radiation disrupts the gas and dust in the wounded galaxy, hindering star formation.</li><li>First observed violent cosmic collision involving intense radiation.</li><li>Observations done using the VLT and ALMA revealed details of the galactic battle.</li><li>The quasar in one galaxy is piercing the other with radiation affecting its stellar nurseries.</li><li>The collision brings new fuel to the black hole powering the quasar.</li><li>ALMA's high resolution helped distinguish the merging galaxies.</li><li>X-shooter instrument analyzed the quasar's light passing through the regular galaxy.</li><li>Further observations with powerful telescopes can provide deeper insights into such collisions.</li></ul>

New images show a pair of galaxies in a deep-space battle

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