This is a pair of colliding galaxies, barely resembling their former (spiral?) selves, in the process of becoming something new:

Click the image to see the story.

PS: Most of my astro-images of the day are not the same as you'd find on the Astronomy Picture of the Day site (to which I sometimes link out-of-order), which is well worth watching. Or just watch my LJ for what I think is the coolest bit o' astro-imagery out there each day *g*

Best,
Chris
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