First Light from Vera Rubin Observatory Unveils Stellar Stream
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has captured its first images, revealing a stunning 163,000-light-year stream of stars from the M61 galaxy, hinting at a turbulent history. This discovery, made even before full operations began, showcases the observatory's unique ability to detect faint cosmic structures.
The star stream, stretching roughly 50 kiloparsecs, is believed to be remnants of a dwarf galaxy torn apart by M61's gravity, possibly triggering a starburst event. Experts anticipate that future observations will uncover more hidden structures around galaxies, transforming our understanding of cosmic evolution.
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