Einstein Cross Reveals Distant Galaxies via Gravitational Lensing
Recently, a captivating image captured by the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope showcased the Einstein Cross, an astronomical phenomenon where a distant galaxy appears as four distinct images due to gravitational lensing.
- Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) at VLT was used for these observations, which dissects the incoming light into a spectrum, providing extensive insights into the observed objects.
- The image displays multiple galaxies, with the most prominent being a central bright blob encircled by four smaller dots, resembling a flower with blue petals.
- The four dots represent images of a distant galaxy concealed behind the central orange ....
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