IGL between galaxies 400138 (IMAGE)

University of New South Wales

IGL between galaxies 400138

Caption

Light 'between' the groups of galaxies – the 'intra-group light' – however dim, is radiated from stars stripped from their home galaxy. Image: Supplied.

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Martínez-Lombilla et al./UNSW Sydney

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