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Optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300

Optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300


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Optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300

Spiral galaxy NGC 300. True-colour optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300 in the constellation Sculptor. This galaxy has a bright nucleus of older stars, and bluer, younger stars in its spiral arms. The diffuse white blobs visible in the arms are vast starbirth areas of hot, ionised gas. The galaxy is a member of our local group, and is around 3 million light years away. This image was produced by digitally combining photographs taken by the UK Schmidt Telescope in blue and red light

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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the spiral galaxy NGC 300, located in the constellation Sculptor. The true-colour optical image reveals a stunning combination of older stars forming a bright nucleus and younger, bluer stars adorning its spiral arms. However, what truly captivates the viewer are the diffuse white blobs scattered throughout these arms, representing vast starbirth areas filled with hot, ionized gas. As part of our local group of galaxies, NGC 300 resides approximately 3 million light years away from us. This distance only adds to its allure and reminds us of the immense scale and complexity of our universe. The creation of this breathtaking image was made possible through digital manipulation that combined photographs taken by the renowned UK Schmidt Telescope in both blue and red light. Science Photo Library has expertly captured this celestial wonder for all astronomy enthusiasts to marvel at. With its intricate structure and vibrant colors, this print serves as a reminder that there is so much more beyond our own world waiting to be explored. It ignites curiosity about distant galaxies while reminding us how fortunate we are to witness such cosmic wonders from our tiny corner in space.

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