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Libra season is here, and the constellation of Libra holds some of the Universe’s most beautiful and awe-inspiring celestial wonders. Here are a few stellar treasures captured by @hubbleesa that lie within Libra’s domain:
1. NGC 5861: A stunning intermediate spiral galaxy 85 million light-years away, home to two supernovae — SN1971D and SN2017erp. Supernovae, like cosmic fireworks, light up the sky with their powerful explosions.
2. NGC 5793: A Seyfert galaxy 150 million light-years away, with a striking dust lane and a brilliant, luminous center fueled by a supermassive black hole. This galaxy also houses natural masers, which emit microwave radiation, offering astronomers a glimpse into star-forming regions.
3. HD 140283: The oldest known star in our galaxy, estimated to be 14.5 billion years old. This ancient star, often called the “Methuselah star,” resides over 190 light-years away and is rapidly moving through our stellar neighborhood...