Fatal Attraction - VV 340, also known as Arp 302, provides a perfect example of galactic collision during the early stages of their interaction. The galaxy near the top of the image is VV 340 North, whose fatal attraction is bound to succumb galaxy at the bottom of the image is VV 340 South.
{"Image ImageDescription": "This composite image of VV 340 contains X-ray data from Chandra (purple)\nand optical data from Hubble (red, green, blue). The two galaxies shown\nhere are in the early stage of an interaction that will eventually lead to\nthem merging in millions of years. The Chandra data shows that the northern\ngalaxy contains a rapidly growing supermassive black hole that is heavily\nobscured by dust and gas. Data from other wavelengths shows that the two\ninteracting galaxies are evolving at different rates.", "Image Artist": "Chandra X-ray Observatory Center"}