NGC 660: 极环星系

NGC 660: 极环星系

作者Samuel Chan

A dark starfield has an unusual galaxy in the center. This galaxy has a spindle-like shape showing two dust lanes — one running vertically and one running diagonally from the upper left. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
一片黑暗的星场中央有一个不寻常的星系。这个星系呈纺锤状，有两条尘埃带——一条垂直延伸，一条从左上方斜向延伸。有关更多详细信息，请参阅说明。

差点撞上星系的流星

差点撞上星系的流星

作者Samuel Chan

A distant spiral galaxy is seen in the image center. A multi-colored streak runs diagonally across the image from the upper left to the lower right. Parts of this streak have gas near it. The background is dark field filled with stars. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
在图像中心可见一个遥远的螺旋星系。一条多色的条纹从图像的左上角斜向贯穿至右下角。这条条纹的部分区域附近存在气体。背景是布满繁星的暗场。有关更多详细信息，请参阅说明。