M87 Elliptical Galaxy with Luminous Core
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 6:08:37 AM · 2026/Astrophotography
This astrophotography image captures M87, a massive elliptical galaxy located in the Virgo cluster. The galaxy's bright central core dominates the frame, surrounded by a soft, diffuse glow that fades gradually into the black void of space. Several foreground or background stars are visible as pinpoints of light scattered across the field. The image showcases the classic appearance of an elliptical galaxy with its smooth, featureless structure and concentrated luminosity at the center. This is the same galaxy famous for the first direct image of a black hole captured by the Event Horizon Telescope.
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