Comparison of the Large Magellanic Cloud in infrared and visible light

This video compares a huge new infrared image of the Large Magellanic Cloud from ESO's VISTA telescope to a more traditional view in visible light. By observing at longer infrared wavelengths VISTA can penetrate the dust clouds of this neighboring galaxy and reveal the stars much more clearly.

Credit: ESO/VMC Survey

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