Tag: Messier 61
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Astronomers Unveil a 163,000-Light-Year Stellar Stream in Messier 61 After Rubin Observatory Discoveries
New Discoveries from the Rubin Observatory The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has become a powerhouse for modern astronomy, delivering a flood of discoveries since it began wide-field sky surveys. Among the most exciting recent findings are the discovery of numerous distant galaxies and, in a surprising turn, intricate stellar streams in nearby galaxies. These streams—long,…
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Stellar Stream in Messier 61 Mirrors Milky Way Size
Overview: A Grand Stream Unfolds in Messier 61 In a remarkable development for extragalactic astronomy, researchers have identified a stellar stream in the spiral galaxy Messier 61 (M61) that stretches an astonishing 163,000 light-years. This distance rivals the diameter scales typically associated with our own Milky Way, underscoring how galactic outskirts can reveal the history…
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Stellar Stream Unveiled: A 163,000-Light-Year Trail in Messier 61 Breaks New Ground for Galaxy Mapping
Massive Stellar Stream Found in Messier 61 In a landmark discovery that highlights the Rubin Observatory’s power to chart unseen aspects of the universe, astronomers have identified a stellar stream stretching about 163,000 light-years within the galaxy Messier 61. The finding, announced after months of careful observation and data analysis, adds a dramatic new piece…