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VISTA Telescope Reveals Stunning Infrared Image of RCW 38

2/16/2025

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The VISTA telescope at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile has unveiled a stunning infrared image of the RCW 38 stellar cluster, showcasing young stars and elusive brown dwarfs hidden by cosmic dust. This remarkable capture is part of the VISTA Variables in the Vía Láctea survey, which has meticulously mapped nearly a billion objects in the Milky Way.

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The VISTA telescope at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile has unveiled a stunning infrared image of the RCW 38 stellar cluster, showcasing young stars and elusive brown dwarfs hidden by cosmic dust. This remarkable capture is part of the VISTA Variables in the Vía Láctea survey, which has meticulously mapped nearly a billion objects in the Milky Way.