Tag Archive for 'Blue compact galaxy'

This Hubble image shows NGC 5253, a blue compact dwarf galaxy some 11 million light-years away in the constellation of Centaurus. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / A. Zezas / D. Calzetti.

Hubble Space Telescope Views NGC 5253

Jun 24, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have produced two outstanding images of NGC 5253, which is considered a dwarf starburst galaxy and...

This Hubble image shows ESO 185-IG013, a luminous blue compact galaxy some 260 million light-years away in the constellation of Telescopium. Image credit: NASA / ESA / R. Chandar, University of Toledo / Gladys Kober, NASA & Catholic University of America.

Hubble Spots Luminous Blue Compact Galaxy

Feb 8, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

A dazzling new photo from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the luminous blue compact galaxy ESO 185-IG013, which is found in the constellation...