NASA is on the hunt for galaxy clusters that may be hidden from view.
Scientists have been using the Hubble space telescope to create an image of a "Lost Galaxy" - spiral galaxy NGC 4535 which appears extremely faint through small telescopes. This makes it one of the least visible galaxies in the universe.
Hubble, however, can see this galaxy clearly due to its large mirror and its location above the Earth's atmosphere, allowing it to observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535.
The new image reveals a multitude of young star clusters that fill the galaxy's spiral arms. These areas are known as H II (‘H-two’) regions, where high-energy radiation is generated by hot, massive stars.
Using data from an observing program aimed at tracking thousands of H II regions in nearby galaxies, scientists can better understand how these areas form and interact with the surrounding environment.
This latest image provides new insights into NGC 4535, revealing a brilliant red glow that encircles massive stars as they begin their lives.
Scientists have been using the Hubble space telescope to create an image of a "Lost Galaxy" - spiral galaxy NGC 4535 which appears extremely faint through small telescopes. This makes it one of the least visible galaxies in the universe.
Hubble, however, can see this galaxy clearly due to its large mirror and its location above the Earth's atmosphere, allowing it to observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535.
The new image reveals a multitude of young star clusters that fill the galaxy's spiral arms. These areas are known as H II (‘H-two’) regions, where high-energy radiation is generated by hot, massive stars.
Using data from an observing program aimed at tracking thousands of H II regions in nearby galaxies, scientists can better understand how these areas form and interact with the surrounding environment.
This latest image provides new insights into NGC 4535, revealing a brilliant red glow that encircles massive stars as they begin their lives.