NOIRLab noirlab2101: Deep Dive into a Galaxy Cluster — Stunning deep image of NGC 1003 reveals hundreds of cluster galaxies. A stunning long-exposure observation from the Kitt Peak National Observatory reveals the spiral galaxy NGC 1003 in glorious detail. The deep observation also shows a treasure trove of background galaxies spread throughout the image.

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Deep Dive into a Galaxy Cluster— Stunning deep image of NGC 1003 reveals hundreds of cluster galaxies
5 Jan. 2021 — NOIRLab Photo Release noirlab2101

A stunning long-exposure observation from the Kitt Peak National Observatory reveals the spiral galaxy NGC 1003 in glorious detail. The deep observation also shows a treasure trove of background galaxies spread throughout the image.

The release, images and videos are available on:
https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2101/

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Jan. 5, 2021




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