From blurry light to a galaxy of stars.
In 1899, Isaac Roberts captured what he called the “Great Andromeda Nebula.” At the time, it was believed to be just a cloud of gas within our own galaxy.
Years later, it was revealed to be something far more astonishing — the Andromeda Galaxy, a vast island of stars 2.5 million light-years away.
What was once a mystery in the lens became a milestone in our understanding of the universe.
#Andromeda #Galaxy #Astrophotography #SpaceHistory #Nebula #Universe
In 1899, Isaac Roberts captured what he called the “Great Andromeda Nebula.” At the time, it was believed to be just a cloud of gas within our own galaxy.
Years later, it was revealed to be something far more astonishing — the Andromeda Galaxy, a vast island of stars 2.5 million light-years away.
What was once a mystery in the lens became a milestone in our understanding of the universe.
#Andromeda #Galaxy #Astrophotography #SpaceHistory #Nebula #Universe
From blurry light to a galaxy of stars.
In 1899, Isaac Roberts captured what he called the “Great Andromeda Nebula.” At the time, it was believed to be just a cloud of gas within our own galaxy.
Years later, it was revealed to be something far more astonishing — the Andromeda Galaxy, a vast island of stars 2.5 million light-years away.
What was once a mystery in the lens became a milestone in our understanding of the universe.
#Andromeda #Galaxy #Astrophotography #SpaceHistory #Nebula #Universe
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