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| VV124, also known as UGC 4879, is an isolated dwarf galaxy situated approximately four million light-years from Earth, just beyond our Local Group of galaxies. |
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of the dwarf irregular galaxy UGC 4879, also known as VV124. This high-resolution image showcases Hubble’s ability to resolve individual stars even in the densely packed regions of the galaxy, allowing astronomers to more accurately assess its distance, star composition, and age.
UGC 4879 is located approximately four million light-years from Earth, situated just beyond our Local Group of galaxies. Its isolation makes it a prime candidate for studying relatively undisturbed, ancient galaxies. Scientists believe that the smallest dwarf galaxies may represent some of the earliest formations in the universe. By analyzing UGC 4879, researchers hope to gain insights into the early stages of galaxy formation, as well as the broader structure and evolution of galaxies and galaxy clusters.
This remarkable image is the result of data from two Hubble observing programs aimed at unraveling the mysteries of dwarf galaxy formation and evolution.