To Catch a Galactic Thief

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A big galaxy is stealing gas right off the back of its smaller companion in this new image from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope. Image credit: NASAJPL-Caltech
A big galaxy is stealing gas right off the "back" of its smaller companion in this new image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

On Earth, thieves steal everything from diamonds to art to bags full of money. In space, gas - fuel for making stars - is a commodity worth the price of theft.


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