The neighbouring lenticular galaxy NGC 4324 has been studied by astronomers using the Caucasus Mountain Observatory. Within the inner ring of this galaxy, they found evidence of new star clusters. Our understanding of NGC 4324's birth and development may benefit from the research posted on arXiv.org on October 14.NGC 4324 (also known as UGC 07451) is a small, early-type lenticular galaxy located around 85 megaparsec distant in the constellation Virgo. Its apparent size is roughly 66,000 ly. It is believed that its total mass is at least 10 times bigger than its stellar mass of around 56 billion solar masses.
Earlier views of NGC 4324 showed its unusual structure, which consists of a brilliant blue ring of star formation nested in a large-scale stellar disc typical of lenticular galaxies, as well as its vast quantity of gas.
Astronomers headed by Irina Proshina examined the pattern of star creation in NGC 4324's ring. The Caucasus Mountain Observatory's 2.5-meter telescope was put to use for this endeavour. Archival pictures from the SDSS, GALEX, and WISE surveys were used to supplement the research.
Over all, 18 clusters of young stars were found, each measuring an average of 1,600 light-years across. The biggest clusters were found to have an estimated star mass of 10 million suns.
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