Main Points:
– NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a spiral galaxy and a star in the constellation Virgo.
– The galaxy and the star look close but are actually far apart.
– The star with diffraction spikes belongs to our own galaxy.
Author’s Take:
The marvels of the universe often deceive our eyes – what seems like a celestial tango between a dazzling spiral galaxy and a prominent star is actually a cosmic play of distance and perspective. NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope continues to unveil the hidden truths of our vast and intricate cosmos, reminding us of the sheer brilliance of nature’s grand design.
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