Astronomers unveil stunning image of Antlia Cluster galaxies in potential collision

Astronomers have captured a detailed image of the Antlia Cluster, a group of at least 230 galaxies located 130 million light-years away. This image was taken using the Dark Energy Camera at a telescope in Chile. The Antlia Cluster features a variety of galaxy types, including massive lenticular galaxies NGC 3268 and NGC 3258, which may be merging. This discovery suggests the cluster could have originated from two separate clusters. The image aids research into dark matter, which is believed to make up about 25% of the universe. The Antlia Cluster's diverse galaxy types may contain hidden galaxies rich in dark matter, which is difficult to detect directly.