This image is a composite of information taken with ESOs Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), co-owned by ESO. The VLT data, revealed in purple and blue tones, was captured with the Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) instrument, mapping the circulation of stars. The ALMA data– revealed here by the red and orange regions– stems from cold clouds of gas which can eventually collapse into stars. Comparing these two datasets permits a better understanding of how stars form.
This image was taken as part of the Physics at High Angular resolution in Nearby GalaxieS (PHANGS) study, which produces high-resolution images of nearby galaxies across all wavelengths of light. This will permit astronomers to read more about the diverse range of galactic environments found in our Universe.
This picture of the spiral nebula NGC 4254, also referred to as the Coma Pinwheel or Messier 99, is a composite of information taken with ESOs Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). Credit: ESO/PHANGS
This sensational image clearly shows the well-defined arms of the spiral nebula NGC 4254, also understood as the Coma Pinwheel or Messier 99. Its called a grand design spiral galaxy due to the fact that of its distinct pinwheel shape with popular arms.
It was found on March 17, 1781, by French astronomer Pierre Méchain. He reported it to fellow French astronomer Charles Messier, who included the object in the Messier Catalogue of comet-like things. Modern innovation has actually permitted us to observe galaxies like this in substantially higher information compared to when it was first observed by Méchain and Messier in the 18th century.
NGC 4254 is a strategy spiral nebula in the northern constellation Coma Berenices roughly 49,000,000 light-years from the Milky Way. In Latin, Coma Berenices suggests “Berenices Hair” and refers to Queen Berenice II of Egypt, who sacrificed her long hair as a spiritual offering.
By European Southern Observatory
November 8, 2022
He reported it to fellow French astronomer Charles Messier, who included the things in the Messier Catalogue of comet-like objects. Modern innovation has actually enabled us to observe galaxies like this in substantially higher information compared to when it was very first observed by Méchain and Messier in the 18th century.
This image is a composite of data taken with ESOs Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), co-owned by ESO.
