Hubble Smiling Galaxy Cluster Revealed

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Josh Universe - Space Discord Server shares a new Instagram-posted Hubble image of the galaxy cluster SDSS J1038+4849 about 4.5 billion light-years away featuring gravitational lensing arcs that resemble a smiling face. The announcement highlights the striking HST imagery and NASA ESA credit, sparking discussion on galaxy clusters and lensing among the community.

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At the center of this Hubble Space Telescope image lies the galaxy cluster SDSS J1038+4849, located more than 4.5 billion light-years from Earth. The arrangement of galaxies and gravitational lensing arcs gives the cluster a striking resemblance to a smiling face.

Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble
Hubble Smiling Galaxy Cluster Revealed
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