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"NASA's Hubble Captures Galaxies Under Ram Pressure in Virgo Cluster"

Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope captures a stunning image of LEDA 42160, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster, 52 million light-years away, undergoing ram pressure stripping, which can both hinder and enhance star formation. The image shows bright patches indicating active star-forming areas, providing valuable data for studying the effects of ram pressure on dwarf galaxies within large clusters like Virgo.

via The Times of India|

#astronomy #hubble-space-telescope #nasa

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Starless Wonders: Unveiling the Enigma of Ultra-Compact Galaxies"

Observations show that interactions with more massive galaxies can strip dwarf galaxies of their stars, leaving behind only their dense central star clusters. This process has been observed in the Virgo galaxy cluster, where dwarf galaxies have been transformed into ultra-compact dwarf galaxies. These findings shed light on the profound effects of cluster environments on the stellar structure and evolution of galaxies.

via Nature.com|

#astronomy #dwarf-galaxies #galaxy-evolution