Hubble Space Telescope Unveils IC 3225, the Cannonball Galaxy in Virgo

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a remarkable image of the spiral galaxy IC 3225, which resembles a cannonball moving through space. Located approximately 100 million light-years away in the Virgo galaxy cluster, IC 3225 exhibits distinct features, including a bright, star-forming arm and a tail of gas. The galaxy’s unusual shape results from ram pressure strip…

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