ESO 137-001
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ESO 137-001 is a barred spiral galaxy
located in the cluster known as Abell 3627 (Norma Cluster). As the galaxy moves to the center of the cluster, it is stripped by hot gas thus creating a 260,000 light year long tail. Available data shows evidence for star formation in the tails.
Barred spiral galaxy
A barred spiral galaxy is a spiral galaxy with a central bar-shaped structure composed of stars. Bars are found in approximately two-thirds of all spiral galaxies...
located in the cluster known as Abell 3627 (Norma Cluster). As the galaxy moves to the center of the cluster, it is stripped by hot gas thus creating a 260,000 light year long tail. Available data shows evidence for star formation in the tails.
Galaxy's fate
The stripping of gas is thought to have a significant effect on the galaxy's evolution, removing cold gas from the galaxy, shutting down the formation of new stars in the galaxy, and changing the appearance of inner spiral arms and bulges because of the effects of star formation.External links
- NASA gallery: ESO 137-001