This is a bit more information on some fascinating facts about this unusually large galaxy:

Over billions of years, galaxies the size of our own have collided and combined together to form this immense structure. Telescopic observations have also revealed an interesting fact about the stars within this galaxy. Normally, blue-tinted galaxies signal active star formation, while yellow-red hues indicate a cease in the birth of new stars. IC 1101 is giving birth to very few new stars. Unless it continues to collide and join with other younger galaxies, IC 1101 will eventually fade away.

Can you get your mind around that?

And the video below shows some cool visuals and comparisons to other galaxies that we hope you enjoy!

thanks to futurism.com for the great info

thanks to NASA for the pic