The galaxies of this beautiful interacting couple bear some resemblance to hooks on two fishing rods. Long tidal tails emerge from both galaxies, leaving a trail composed of gas and stars that were torn from the outer regions of both galaxies. The presence of these tails is the unique signature of a close interaction that will end in a merger. ESO 69-6 and..... #astronomy#space#astrophysics#astrophotography
