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Extremely hot gases are the X-ray source in this nearby galactic cluster in the southern constellation Centaurus.

1 posted on 03/28/2002 3:28:43 PM PST by petuniasevan

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APOD PING!

2 posted on 03/28/2002 3:36:36 PM PST by petuniasevan

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This X-ray view is a whole new look at galaxy clusters. It's possible to see some of the member galaxies yourself if you have a good sky and a decent amateur scope. Unfortunately, the scope is the easy part. Good sky is something most of us will hardly ever see again.

5 posted on 03/28/2002 3:51:39 PM PST by RightWhale

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Ooo this is a pretty one!

11 posted on 03/28/2002 7:50:46 PM PST by MozartLover

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