The Sculptor Dwarf Galaxy, pictured in this new image from the Wide Field Imager camera, installed on the 2.2-metre MPG/ESO telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory, is a close neighbour of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Despite their close proximity, both galaxies have very distinct histories and characters. This galaxy is much smaller and older than the Milky Way, making it a valuable subject for studying both star and galaxy formation in the early Universe. However, due to its faintness, studying this object is no easy task.
The release, images and videos are available on:
http://www.eso.org/public/news/eso1536/
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The ESO Education and Public Outreach Department
16 September 2015
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11 September 2015: Two web cameras are now installed at the site of the ALMA Residencia, allowing anyone to follow the progress of its construction.
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