noaoann02013 — Announcement

Arc of Blue Stars a Lingering Sign of Shredded Dwarf Galaxy

22 October 2002

An unobtrusive arc of blue stars stretching above the iconic galaxy Centaurus A represents the lingering signature of an episode of galactic cannibalism that is surprisingly recent and, astronomically speaking, quite nearby.

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Arc of Blue Stars a Lingering Sign of Shredded Dwarf Galaxy
Arc of Blue Stars a Lingering Sign of Shredded Dwarf Galaxy