Hubble Space Telescope tracks 23 years of changes in spiral galaxy UGC 10043
space.com — December 3, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has studied the spiral galaxy UGC 10043 over 23 years, capturing images in 2000 and again in 2023. This long-term observation allows astronomers to track changes in the galaxy's structure and star formation. The new images reveal a large, glowing bulge at the galaxy's center, which may have formed due to interactions with nearby dwarf galaxies. This interaction could explain the galaxy's warped disk, showing how gravitational forces shape cosmic structures. Hubble's ability to revisit cosmic objects provides valuable insights into their evolution. The combined data from 2000 and 2023 enhances our understanding of UGC 10043 and the complexities of the universe.