Stunning high-resolution image unveils the neighboring Sculptor galaxy
WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - The Sculptor galaxy, also known as NGC 253, shares many features with our own Milky Way. It has a spiral shape, and its size and mass are comparable. However, unlike our obscured view of the Milky Way from within, Sculptor can be observed clearly from Earth’s perspective. On Wednesday, astronomers unveiled an exceptionally detailed image of Sculptor, captured after 50 hours of observations using the Very Large Telescope in Chile, operated by the European Southern
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