X-ray observations made by the Suzaku observatory provide the clearest picture to date of the size, mass and chemical content of a nearby cluster of galaxies. The study also provides the first direct evidence that million-degree gas clouds are tightly gathered in the cluster's outskirts.
Selected coverage:
- Suzaku Shows Clearest Picture Yet of Perseus Galaxy Cluster (NASA HQ, Astronomy.com, Science Daily)
- Satellite Snaps Clearest Picture of Perseus Galaxy Cluster (SPACE.com)
