Edge-On View of Spiral Galaxy NGC 1055

This new ESA’s image reveals an edge-on view of the spiral galaxy NGC 1055. The galaxy is about 15 percent larger than our galaxy and lies 55 million light-years from our planets. This new image helps scientists understand the warping of the galaxy’s disc that comes as a result of its interaction with the galaxy Messier 77.

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