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The Tadpole Galaxy: An Illustrative Galaxy in Collision
The Tadpole Galaxy has been previously highlighted in other videos, celebrated for its striking morphology. Its elongated tail of stars and gas resembles a tadpole, a consequence of a recent gravitational interaction or minor collision with another galaxy. This interaction distorts its structure, spawning tidal tails rich in young stars and gas.
Known to be approximately 290 million light-years away, the Tadpole Galaxy illustrates how galaxy interactions can significantly reshape cosmic structures, catalyzing new star formation and altering galactic evolutions.