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In the constellation of Rabe we see an interesting process, the merger of the galaxies NGC 4038 and 4039. This interaction will cause a rapid star eclipse. The same fate will happen in the distant future when Andromeda Galaxy and Milky Way collide. Here it is in 66 million Lj distance for us just a play in the cosmos.

Setup: Planewave CDK, 60 cm, f 6,5

Kamera FLI PL 9000 mit Filterrad, 3056×3056 px

Processed in LRGB with Fitswork, PixInsight and PS

Copyright: Hans Dorfeldt