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High school students spot two spiral galaxies colliding in Hawaiian constellation
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High school students spot two spiral galaxies colliding in Hawaiian constellation

How exciting is it that high school students in Hawaii have captured an image of two spiral galaxies colliding? Known as NGC 7253, these galaxies are over 200 million light-years away and are part of both Pegasus and a Hawaiian constellation. The students, participating in Project Hōkūlani, chose this object for its cultural significance and the fascinating cosmic dance of merging galaxies. Their work not only highlights the beauty of the universe but also connects deeply with Hawaiian heritage.
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