Lonely Galaxy Spotted By Hubble

Researchers have spotted a lonely, foreign galaxy using the Hubble Space Telescope and three local stars were detected in the image.

This galaxy was identified as MCG+01-02-015 and it is surrounded by spiral arms. The image of MCG+01-02-015 initiates a vast world of galaxies. However, the researchers claimed that it is an empty galaxy and it also one of loneliest galaxies to be found, according to a news release.

The newly found galaxy is so isolated, that if the Milky Way was located in MCG+01-02-015's position, researchers would not be aware of its existence without the use of advanced telescopes and detectors.

Many galaxies are dispersed in isolation due to galaxy filaments, which are thread-like formations that makes up the universe's immense structure. In between the filaments are large voids, which make up wasted, empty space. It is possible that at times, few rare galaxies are found in these empty spaces.

The lonely galaxy MCG+01-02-015 just so happens to call this isolated area, its home.

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