Artist's impression of a protocluster forming in the early Universe
This artist’s impression depicts the formation of a galaxy cluster in the early Universe. The galaxies are vigorously forming new stars and interacting with each other. Such a scene closely resembles the Spiderweb Galaxy (formally known as MRC 1138-262) and its surroundings, which is one of the best-studied protoclusters.
Credit:ESO/M. Kornmesser
About the Image
| Id: | eso1431a |
| Type: | Artwork |
| Release date: | 15 October 2014, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1431 |
| Size: | 4000 x 2550 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Spiderweb Galaxy |
| Type: | Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
| Category: | Illustrations |
