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Astronomers create a dazzling, elaborate map of nearby galaxy in thousands of colors
- Astronomers have unveiled a vibrant, multi-hued portrait of the nearby Sculptor Galaxy, created using data from ESO’s Very Large Telescope in Chile.
- The image resulted from over 50 hours of MUSE instrument observations stitched from more than 100 exposures to cover nearly the entire galaxy.
- In their initial examination of the data, the researchers identified close to 500 planetary nebulae—clouds of material shed by aging stars—that illuminate complex structures within the galaxy.
- Kathryn Kreckel explained that the team can closely examine specific areas where stars are born at a resolution almost matching the size of single stars, while Adam Leroy highlighted that identifying planetary nebulae helps confirm the galaxy’s distance.
- This study, accepted in Astronomy & Astrophysics, offers new insights into galaxy complexity and star formation, aiding understanding of cosmic evolution.
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What looks like a work of art is actually an image of a galaxy composed of huge amounts of data. The opulent optics from the constellation Sculptor are designed to help astronomers find new things in space.
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This photo of the nearby Sculptor galaxy spans 65,000 light years
Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors. The dazzling panoramic shot released Wednesday of the Sculptor galaxy is so detailed that it's already serving as a star-packed map. Scientists used…
According to the ESO, future projects based on this map will explore how circular gas, how its composition changes and how new stars come into existence throughout the galaxy The Colored Galaxy content allows you to study better your function appears first in Journal i.
Nearby Sculptor galaxy revealed in ultra-detailed galactic image
WASHINGTON - The Sculptor galaxy is similar in many respects to our Milky Way. It is about the same size and mass, with a similar spiral structure. But while it is impossible to get a full view of the Milky Way from the vantage point of Earth because we are inside the galaxy, Sculptor is perfectly positioned for a good look. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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