When Galaxies Collide: Dusty Merger

Dust from the foreground galaxy in this image obscures much of the action.

The merger, AM1316-241, is found 400 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra, and is created from two galaxies colliding.

The background light appears red as it travels through the dust.

Image: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration and W. Keel (University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa)