NASA’s Hubble telescope captures stunning image of galaxy NGC 4753
The Hubble Space Telescope captures the beautiful lenticular galaxy NGC 4753, showcasing its bright core and intricate dust lanes.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the lenticular galaxy NGC 4753, situated about 60 million light-years from Earth. Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble has greatly contributed to our understanding of the universe, from analyzing the atmospheres of distant planets to uncovering the mysteries of dark energy.
Key Details about NGC 4753:
- NGC 4753 has complex dust structures. NASA explained that these probably formed because the galaxy merged with another galaxy about 1.3 billion years ago.
- Lenticular galaxies like NGC 4753 have an elliptical shape and less-defined spiral arms.
NASA described the image: “Lenticular galaxy NGC 4753 holds a bright-white core and surrounding, defined dust lanes around its nucleus that predominantly appear dark brown. A variety of faint stars fill the background of the image.” NASA, along with the European Space Agency, noted that NGC 4753’s unique structure and low-density environment are important for scientists studying how lenticular galaxies form.
In other news, NASA announced another delay for the first crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner to the International Space Station. Initially scheduled for earlier this month, the launch was postponed due to a technical issue and is now rescheduled for May 25. This delay adds to a series of setbacks for the mission, which has faced numerous challenges over the years. Boeing, already dealing with safety concerns in its commercial aviation sector, must now address these issues to move forward.
