Discovering the universe 'most lonely' universe

Astronomers have recorded impressive images of a galaxy now considered the most lonely universe, floating at the edge of a space abyss.

The most "lonely" galaxy in the universe

NGC 6503 galaxy , also known as the "lost space galaxy" , is located next to an empty interstellar array, collectively referred to as " Local empty ". NGC 6503 is said to be located about 18,000 light years from Earth.

" Although the universe may look vast, vast, but most galaxies cluster into groups or small groups and their neighbors are never far away. However, galaxy NGC 6503 falls into The situation was unknowingly lonely, "said the US Aerospace Agency (NASA).

NGC 6503 is located throughout the distance equivalent to 30,000 light-years, which is about one-third the size of our Milky Way galaxy .

Images obtained by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope show that NGC 6503 is extremely detailed and colorful. In it, bright red patches are scattered throughout the galaxy's twisting branches, mingling with bright blue areas containing newly formed stars.

Dark brown dust tracks crawl across the branches and center of the galaxy, giving NGC 6503 spots.

According to NASA, NGC 6503 galaxy not only inspires poetry, but also the object of ongoing research.