Hubble captures striking NGC 1266 galaxy 100 million light-years away
NewsBytes | May 18, 2026 10:39 PM CST
Astronomers call NGC 1266 post-starburst galaxy
NGC 1266 is what astronomers call a post-starburst galaxy, meaning it still has young stars, but almost no new ones are forming.
That's pretty rare (about 1% of nearby galaxies fit this category).
Scientists think its odd shape comes from merging with another galaxy about 500 million years ago, which sparked lots of star-making and powered up its central black hole.
Now, only the core sees any star action, while the rest is quiet and running low on gas for future stars.
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