The Jellyfish Galaxy, also known as ESO 137-001, is a visually striking galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is particularly notable for its distinctive tail of gas and stars, which appears to flow behind it like the tentacles of a jellyfish—hence its nickname. This unusual feature is believed to be the result of the galaxy moving through the hot gas of the Fornax Cluster, which strips away gas and dust from the galaxy's outer regions.
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