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NGC 1275 in the Perseus Cluster

By |2026-02-05T15:44:24-05:00February 5th, 2026|Categories: NASA News, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Photo of the Day Active galaxy NGC 1275 is the central, dominant member of the large and relatively nearby Perseus Cluster of Galaxies. Wild-looking at visible wavelengths, the active galaxy is also a prodigious source of x-rays and radio emission. NGC 1275 accretes matter as entire galaxies fall into it, ultimately feeding a supermassive [...]

Stardust in the Perseus Molecular Cloud

By |2025-01-25T08:09:06-05:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: NASA News, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Photo of the Day Clouds of stardust drift through this deep skyscape, across the Perseus molecular cloud some 850 light-years away. Dusty nebulae reflecting light from embedded young stars stand out in the nearly 4 degree wide field of view. With a characteristic bluish color reflection nebula NGC 1333 is prominent near center. Hints [...]

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