Dec 21, 2024, 07:05 AM IST

8 stunning images of galaxy clusters captured by NASA

Pravrajya Suruchi

Abell 1689: A massive galaxy cluster showcasing gravitational lensing, bending light from distant galaxies into beautiful arcs.

Pandora's Cluster (Abell 2744): A chaotic merger of multiple galaxy clusters, forming one of the most complex structures in the universe.

El Gordo Cluster: The largest and hottest galaxy cluster ever observed in the distant universe, revealing intense star formation.

Bullet Cluster: Known for its dark matter evidence, showing a collision of two galaxy clusters with dramatic shockwaves.

MACS J1149.5+2223: Famous for magnifying a distant supernova due to gravitational lensing by the cluster.

Perseus Cluster: Home to a supermassive black hole emitting eerie sound waves, visible in X-ray and optical wavelengths.

Coma Cluster: A dense galaxy cluster comprising over 1,000 galaxies, offering insights into galactic evolution.

Phoenix Cluster: A galaxy cluster with a central galaxy experiencing a rare, high rate of star formation and cooling gas.

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