Sombrero Galaxy's Extensive Luminous Halo Imaged by Dark Energy Camera

Published: 2026-05-30
Category: science
Source: Futura
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The Dark Energy Camera (DECam) has captured new images revealing a vast luminous halo around the Sombrero Galaxy. This halo extends over three times the galaxy's visible width, providing unprecedented detail. The observations offer valuable insights into the structure and evolutionary processes of this distant galaxy.

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