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Astronomers have used the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa to map the Zone of Avoidance, a region obscured by dust near the galactic center, discovering 719 galaxies within the Vela supercluster. This study highlights the potential of radio astronomy to explore areas previously hidden from optical telescopes, offering new insights into the structure of the universe.
Astronomers have discovered that our galaxy, along with 400 other galaxies, is being pulled towards something called the Great Attractor, which is located beyond the "Zone of Avoidance" in the sky. This unseen force is believed to be a massive object that exerts gravitational influence on the galaxies in our local area of the universe. However, the expansion of the universe will eventually cause us to separate from the Great Attractor and other superclusters.
A new study has used infrared observations from the VISTA telescope to search for galaxies within the Zone of Avoidance, the central region of the Milky Way filled with interstellar gas and dust. By analyzing data from the VISTA Variables in Vía Láctea (VVV) survey, the researchers identified 182 galaxies, confirming 75% of the galaxies previously detected by the 2MASS survey. This study marks the first step in uncovering the hidden galaxies in the Zone of Avoidance and paves the way for further exploration using the VVV eXtended Survey.
A new study has used infrared observations from the VISTA telescope to look for galaxies within the Zone of Avoidance, a region in the central part of the Milky Way filled with dust that blocks visible light. By comparing their candidates with data from the 2MASS Extended Source Catalogue, the team confirmed 75% of the galaxies in the region. This initial step opens the door to further study of thousands of galaxies hidden in the Zone of Avoidance, providing a better understanding of the universe.