Southern Part of Virgo Cluster (with and without annotations)

The Cosmic Treasure Chest
Virgo Cluster Finder Chart (annotated)
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This image offers a closer look at the region surrounding the Virgo Cluster, as seen in this First Look image captured by NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory. From sizable stars to sprawling galaxies, Rubin transforms seemingly empty pockets of space into glittering tapestries.

Credit

RubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/NSF/DOE/AURA

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Id:noirlab2521b
Release date:June 23, 2025, 8:20 a.m.
Related releases:noirlab2521

Images

The Cosmic Treasure Chest
The Cosmic Treasure Chest
Virgo Cluster Finder Chart (annotated)
Virgo Cluster Finder Chart (annotated)