Hubble Telescope Captures Cosmic Collision From 50 Million Years Ago

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered a galaxy, LEDA 1313424, with a record-breaking nine concentric rings of stars, formed by a violent collision with a smaller dwarf galaxy. This event, occurring around 50 million years ago, created shockwaves that triggered star formation along the rings, resulting in a bullseye-like structure. The dwarf galaxy responsible for the collision is still visible, linked to LEDA 1313424 by a gas tether. This rare find offers valuable insights into galactic evolution and star formation, providing critical data for understanding our own Milky Way's history.