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Will the same team capture a second extragalactic star image by end of 2024?
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Scientists Capture First-Ever Close-Up Image and Video of Star Outside Milky Way
Nov 21, 2024, 01:45 PM
Scientists have successfully captured the first-ever close-up image of a star outside the Milky Way galaxy. This groundbreaking achievement, which includes both image and video, has provided an unprecedented view of an extragalactic star, which some have noted bears a resemblance to the Eye of Sauron from the 'Lord of the Rings'. The detailed image represents a significant milestone in astronomy, offering new insights into the characteristics and behavior of stars beyond our galaxy.
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