Chandra X-ray Observatory image of Abell 1795 galaxy cluster showcasing a cooling flow. Brighter areas indicate higher X-ray intensity, revealing gas condensing and cooling, potentially forming future stars. A large galaxy at the top appears to have created a wake in the cluster's gas.

Astronomy Picture from 08/12/2000

Abell 1795: A Galaxy Cluster's Cooling Flow

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap001208.html


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