04/25/2024 at 2:06 p.m.
CEST
The Hubble Space Telescope has marked a momentous milestone in the history of astronomy with its latest discovery: a fascinating new galaxy in the far reaches of the universe.
Announced by NASA in collaboration with ESA, This find offers a unique window into the mysteries of the cosmos.
The newly discovered galaxy, identified as NGC 3783is located at an impressive distance of approximately 130 million light years from Earth. NGC 3783 dazzles with its bright barred spiral, a distinctive feature that makes it stand out among the vast expanses of space.
Its classification as a Seyfert type 1 galaxy suggests a intense activity in its central regionwhich makes it an exceptional object of study to understand the processes of galactic formation and evolution in the early stages of the universe.
The image captured by Hubble offers a amazingly detailed view of NGC 3783, revealing its intricate spiral arms and luminous central band. But the surprise doesn’t end here: In an intriguing optical illusion, a nearby star, HD 101274, is discoveredwhich, although it appears to be close to the galaxy, is actually It is located at a distance of 1,530 light years from Earth, about 85 thousand times closer than NGC 3783..