“With great power comes great responsibility” 🕷
1 August is @spiderman Day and we’re swinging into action to celebrate the amazing @marvel superhero with this cosmic spectacle!
This mind-blowing image showcases the Spiderweb Galaxy, a massive galaxy in the process of formation. Just like our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, this celestial body is growing stronger by combining its power with others.
The @hubleesa observations of the Spiderweb Galaxy reveal dozens of star-forming satellite galaxies in the process of merging. This breathtaking scene is a testament to the wonders of our universe and the incredible work of scientists and astronomers.
📸 @NASA, @europeanspaceagency, G. Miley and R. Overzier (@universiteitleiden Observatory), and the ACS Science Team; @creativecommons CC BY 4.0
Acknowledgement: Davide De Martin (ESA/Hubble).
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