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Infographic explaining how a Lyman-alpha Blob functions

This diagram explains how a Lyman-alpha Blob, one of the largest and brightest objects in the Universe, shines.

Credit:

ESO/J. Geach

About the Image

Id:eso1632b
Type:Chart
Release date:21 September 2016, 12:00
Related releases:eso1632
Size:6793 x 4986 px

About the Object

Type:Unspecified
Category:Illustrations

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