This stunning cosmic pairing of the two very different looking spiral #galaxies #NGC4302 and #NGC4298 was imaged by the NASA/ESA +Hubble Space Telescope. The image brilliantly captures their warm stellar glow and brown, mottled patterns of dust. As a perfect demonstration of Hubble's capabilities, this spectacular view has been released as part of the telescope's 27th anniversary celebrations. ESA Science & Technology: Hubble celebrates 27 years with two close friends [heic1709]
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