Tidal stripping

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NGC 2207 tidal stripping IC 2163.

Tidal stripping occurs when a larger galaxy pulls stars and other stellar material from a smaller galaxy.

Galaxies NGC 2207 and IC 2163 are in the process of tidal stripping.

See also


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