![A collection of galaxies glowing in a soft golden light. In the center is an elliptical galaxy that appears to be emanating a bar of golden light. Around it are scattered multiple smaller galaxies of varying sizes, shapes, and colors.](https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/potw1445a-jpg.webp?w=4096&format=png)
Hubble reveals a super-rich galactic neighbourhood
This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the super-rich galaxy cluster Abell 1413. Located between the constellations of Leo (The Lion) and Coma Berenices, the cluster is over 2 billion light-years from Earth. This image is dominated by a large and highly elliptical galaxy called MCG+04-28-097, with a halo of stars extending for more than 6.5 million light-years. The galaxies at the center of Abell 1413 are found to be very highly elliptical whereas those at the periphery are more spherical.
Credits: ESA/NASA, Acknowledgement: Nick Rose
Image CreditESA/NASA, Acknowledgement: Nick Rose
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