Hubble's Decade-Long Masterpiece: A 417-Megapixel Panorama of Andromeda

2025-01-21
Hubble's Decade-Long Masterpiece: A 417-Megapixel Panorama of Andromeda

A breathtaking 417-megapixel panorama of the Andromeda galaxy, the result of a decade-long effort using over 600 Hubble Space Telescope images, has been unveiled. This unprecedented image reveals 200 million stars and offers unparalleled detail, providing invaluable data for studying Andromeda's history and mergers with smaller galaxies. The project showcases Hubble's enduring power and highlights humanity's persistent quest to unravel the cosmos.