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Galaxy cluster collision, X-ray image
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Galaxy cluster collision, X-ray image
Galaxy cluster MACS J0025.4-1222 collision. Combined Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO) image of a powerful collision of galaxy clusters. X-rays are pink, while visible light is blue and yellow. These observations indicate that a titanic collision has separated dark matter from ordinary matter in the MACS J0025.4-1222 cluster, an effect that has been detected previously in other clusters. This cluster is located in the constellation of Cetus and is billions of light years from Earth. The area seen here is 4.2 million light years across. This image was obtained in 2006, 2007 and 2008, using Hubbles WFPC2 and ACS instruments, and Chandras ACIS instrument
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This print captures the mesmerizing collision of galaxy clusters in the vast expanse of space. Combining data from both the Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory, this image unveils a powerful event where pink hues represent X-rays while blue and yellow depict visible light. The collision has caused a remarkable separation between dark matter and ordinary matter within the MACS J0025.4-1222 cluster, an occurrence previously observed in other clusters. Located billions of light years away from Earth in the constellation of Cetus, this extraordinary cluster spans an astonishing 4.2 million light years across. The composite image was meticulously obtained over several years using Hubble's WFPC2 and ACS instruments alongside Chandra's ACIS instrument, resulting in a stunning representation of this cosmic phenomenon. The implications behind these observations are profound for our understanding of the universe's composition and evolution. This image sheds light on how high-energy collisions can shape galaxies, revealing insights into astrophysics, cosmology, and cosmological studies. As we delve deeper into this intergalactic marvel, it becomes evident that there is much more to discover about dark matter - its enigmatic nature continues to captivate scientists worldwide. Through images like these captured by advanced technology such as HST and CXO, we inch closer to unraveling some of the universe's most profound mysteries surrounding baryonic and non-baryonic matter.
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