NGC 7252 is a lenticular galaxy 220 million light years away in the constellation Aquarius.

The galaxy is nicknamed the “Atoms “for Peace galaxy because its stars form loop-like structure (tidal tails) that resemble a diagram of electrons orbiting an atomic nucleus. Similar to the logo used by the United States in the 1950’s to promote its Atoms for Peace campaign.

The galaxy is the result of a merger of two galaxies over a billion years ago.