Wanted: Galactic Thief Who Steals Gas

NASA/JPL-Caltech2007-10-22

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A big galaxy is stealing gas right off the back of its smaller companion in this new image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. The stolen gas is hot, but it might eventually cool down to make new stars and planets.

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Title: Wanted: Galactic Thief Who Steals Gas
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Date Created: 2007-10-22
Rights: JPL

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