The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are satellite galaxies to the Milky Way – celestial wonders visible to the naked eye, at least for those located in the southern hemisphere. Astronomers have been testing theories of stellar evolution on magellanic clouds because they contain stars of different brightness levels that are at the same distance from the Earth. We’ve picked ten of the most spectacular images of this galactic duo.
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Three extraordinary photographs from the Hubble Heritage Project reveal star formation in compelling, multi-colored beauty, while continuing to advance our understanding of space. As we set out to explore the intricacies of these telescopic images, stand by to be awestruck at the majesty of the universe.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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