Hubble Smiling Galaxy Cluster SDSS J1038+4849

Summary

On Josh Universe - Space Discord Server we shared an Instagram post highlighting Hubble's 'smiling' galaxy cluster SDSS J1038+4849. The announcement explains how strong gravitational lensing produces two bright orange 'eyes' and a curved 'smile' arc, inviting the community to view the image and discuss the phenomenon.

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The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope captured a "smiling" galaxy cluster, SDSS J1038+4849, featuring two bright orange "eyes" (galaxies) and a "smile" arc.

This cosmic emoticon is created by strong gravitational lensing, where the immense gravity of the cluster bends and distorts light from background galaxies, forming the smile shape. #astronomy #space
Hubble Smiling Galaxy Cluster SDSS J1038+4849
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