Arp 142 by Wave2 published on 2024-04-29T14:28:07Z The decking greets me with a refreshing breeze as the security light illuminates the garden. I hear a low rumble and glance up to see a plane carrying passengers to destinations I frequently dream of. Suddenly, the garden disappears, leaving behind a breathtaking night sky adorned with constellations I’ve known since childhood. 41° above the southern horizon and 23 million light-years away, 2 interacting galaxies, known collectively as Arp 142, bear an uncanny resemblance to a penguin guarding an egg. If only I had a telescope… Arp 142 image credit: NASA-ESA/STScI/AURA/JPL-Caltech More Info: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia22092-arp-142-the-penguin-and-the-egg Genre Ambient