By Sakshi Sah
Published Sep 22, 2024

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6 mind-blowing galaxy clusters captured by NASA

Galaxy clusters are vast groups of galaxies bound together by gravity. These clusters are some of the largest structures in the universe, and NASA has captured stunning images of these cosmic giants.

The Coma Cluster is home to over 1,000 galaxies. NASA's Hubble Telescope captured its beautiful spiral and elliptical galaxies, located 300 million light-years away from Earth.

The Abell 1689 Cluster is the most massive galaxy clusters ever observed, Abell 1689 bends light from galaxies behind it due to its strong gravitational pull, creating incredible visual effects.

At just 55 million light-years away, the Virgo Cluster is one of the closest to Earth. It's a rich and densely packed cluster with over 2,000 galaxies, offering amazing insight into our cosmic neighbourhood.

The Bullet Cluster is famous for showing direct evidence of dark matter. Two smaller clusters collided, revealing how dark matter behaves separately from visible matter.

The Perseus Galaxy Cluster is home to the Perseus black hole. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory captured waves in this cluster, showing how hot gas is spread across space.

One of the brightest and most active galaxy clusters, the Phoenix Cluster has a supermassive black hole that creates powerful jets of energy, sparking rapid star formation.

NASA’s observations of these galaxy clusters not only provide stunning visuals but also help us understand more about the universe, dark matter, and how galaxies evolve.

With advanced telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA continues to discover more about distant galaxies, pushing the boundaries of our cosmic knowledge.

These breathtaking glimpses into the depths of space remind us of the boundless wonders still waiting to be discovered.

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