Super cool picture of Sculptor galaxy revealed
Sculptor is a galaxy similar in some ways to our own - the Milky Way. It is considered to be something called a starburst galaxy, which means it has a lot of stellar action. As it is located 11 million light years away, it is considered to be not too close and not too far, meaning it is perfect for a great picture!The picture that scientists have taken is full of stars, glowing clouds and even even tiny objects called planetary nebulae.
Why is this photo so special?
The detailed photo means that scientists will be able to study this galaxy in detail. They hope it will help them understand how our own galaxy works. One of the astronomers involved is Enrico Congiu. They said: "I personally find these images amazing,""What amazes me the most is that every time I look at them, I notice something new - another nebula, a splash of unexpected colour or some subtle structure that hints at the incredible physics behind it all."
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