Hubble discovers nearby galaxy - Bedin 1

The Hubble Space Telescope discovered a new nearby galaxy while searching for white dwarf stars in a nearby globular cluster. The new galaxy, called Bedin I, was spotted hiding behind the globular cluster NGC 6752. This new galaxy is tiny, only 3000 light years wide, and classified as a dwarf spheroidal galaxy. These dwarf galaxies are the building blocks of much larger galaxies like our Milky Way, so studying them tells us a lot of about how the universe formed and evolved over time.

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[Proer]

Remember when they were going to let the Hubble Space Telescope die? This instrument will go down in history as one of man's greatest astronomical inventions.

[rozain]

Channels like these should have millions of subscribers

[UpcycleElectronics]

On the most recent Fraser upload he mentioned a paper where the researchers employed the ability to measure the distance to quasars based on 2 different types of emitted radiation. I would like to hear more details about this in layman's terms.
It might be interesting to get a current topographical overview of a few of the different methods for distance measurements/approximation you're aware of. I'm pretty sure the luminosity of red giants is not a typical precision standard. It would be really cool to see a graphic of the different methods used and the respective error margins. It doesn't need to be perfectly accurate or anything, just a basic overview of what you're aware of or can find easily.
-Jake

[MadderMel]

That's pretty cool !! To say the least !! To find an old galaxy behind the star cluster !

[rocioaguilera]

Wow! The first stars to be formed.
Whenever you look at a star, you're looking at the past.

[colinp]

This is one video that had slipped through the net. I am glad that I caught it, very interesting. Bravo Hubble again.

[ErynnWilson]

You learn something new every day. I can only imagine the wonders hiding in the universe we will see when the new telescopes go online. Christian, you have a ton of info to convey in the coming years. I can’t wait! I will just have to be patient.

[tonymccarthy]

Thanks Christian. Fascinating and informative video. I have always had a big interest in astronomy. Look forward to your upcoming ones. Cheers🇦🇺

[JustinMeloMusicVlogs]

TY for sharing. I saw you on Needy's live.

[i-evi-l]

Awesome video dude. The entire presentation was superb!

[BorisNoiseChannel]

My interest in astronomy started not that long ago so my questions are those of a beginner, but if I may ask one anyway: In some of Hubble's famous images they speak of _places where stars are born_ and _stellar nurseries_ and such (this _pillars of creation_ image being one of those. if I'm not mistaken?): My (probably silly) question: if there are specific regions where stars form, how do these stars disperse across the universe?
Thanks in advance for setting me straight / clearing that up for me!

[bipinrana]

Thank u sir from India.
Thank you all ur team.
Thank you all on this platform

[rolandoflores]

I'm not a astronomer but I like to listen and learn!!!

[LuigiRBedin]

Wow. This is by far the best report on Bedin I, and it gives a wonderful background and context. Thank you for your great work!!! ...the discoverer :)

[vfvico]

hadn't heard this news -- thanks for the cool report, Christian!

[mccloysong]

And that's what Bedin 1 looked 28 million years ago.

[chrisholmes]

Very interesting, lots of information. Since we're on the topic of white dwarfs, I would be very interested to see a video describing the formation of the Epsilon Lyrae system, and also what will happen to it in the future.

[drmachinewerke]

Well I learned more than I expected. Thank You

[aakashchaudhary]

Beautiful animation and very well explained. Thanks!

[dasboot]

Carl Sagan you are awesome, nice video. Now of you could make a video of how they made the everlasting gobstopper.