Close-up: Galaxy Centaurus A—A Galactic Merger | Victor Blanco TelescopeThe galaxy Centaurus A, located over 12 million light-years away in the direction of the southern-hemisphere constellation Centaurus (The Centaur), is the leading light of this striking image. This image provides a view of the luminous glow of stars and dark tendrils of dust that hide the bright center of the galaxy. This dust is the result of a past galactic collision, wher…
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