A Rose Made of Galaxies | ARP 273 | Hubble Space Telescope by Deep Field

Arp 273 is a spectacular pair of interacting galaxies captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The larger galaxy has been dramatically distorted by the gravitational interaction with its smaller companion, creating the remarkable shape seen in this image.

The smaller galaxy is thought to have passed through the larger one, triggering tidal forces that reshaped the galaxies and their structures. This extraordinary encounter, taking place millions of light-years away, makes Arp 273 a striking example of interacting galaxies and cosmic evolution.

The image is presented with a scientific information layer that adds context to the astronomical object, including its name, classification, distance from Earth, constellation, field of view, and the filters used to create the image. The filter information is visualized using the corresponding wavelengths, expressed in nanometers or micrometers.

This combination of astronomical imagery and scientific information makes the work both a striking piece of space art and an accessible introduction to the universe beyond Earth.

The artwork is created from the highest-resolution source material published by ESA/Hubble and is suitable for large-format printing.