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Hubble captures NGC 1266, a rare post-starburst galaxy caught between identities
Key Takeaways
- Hubble’s new image spotlights NGC 1266, a lenticular galaxy in Eridanus.
- NASA describes it as a rare post-starburst galaxy with a young stellar population but few star-forming regions.
- Astronomers think a minor merger around 500 million years ago helped trigger its transition.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.nasa.gov
