Ngc6240 - Blog Posts

The Hubble Space telescope just sent back a new photo of the Twin Jet Nebula. Here’s what it looked like in 1997:

And now …

Whoa. But wait, we also got an updated image of the merging galaxies NGC 6240. What it looked like in 2008:

And today:

Science, you’re the best. Oh, and the explanation behind those merging galaxies and their black holes is wild.

James Webb Observation Alert! James Webb Telescope's Cosmic Odyssey to Probe NGC 6240 the Starfish Galaxy - Full article here

Prepare to be captivated by the celestial wonders of the universe! The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is gearing up for an extraordinary cosmic odyssey as it trains its gaze on NGC 6240, the enigmatic Starfish Galaxy, scheduled for August 14, 2023. Follow this page to stay up to date with the upcoming observations and discoveries!