George’s Random Astronomical Object: Object #49: Big in the South

<p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.randomastronomicalobject.com/">https://www.randomastronomicalobject.com/</a></p> <p class="p1">George’s Random Astronomical Object presents Abell S1063, a cluster of galaxies in the southern constellation of Grus that was only reported as a discovery in the 1980s but that has attracted a lof of attention because of how it gravitationally distorts the light of galaxies behind it.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Brief biographgy:</strong> George Bendo is an astronomer who specializes in studying interstellar dust and star formation in nearby galaxies. He currently works at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester, and his primary role is to support other astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). He has been creating biweekly episodes of George’s Random Astronomical Object since 2019.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.</p> <p class="p1">Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p class="p1">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!</p> <p class="p1">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Do go visit <a href= "http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/">http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/</a> for co</span>ol Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p class="p3"><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.</p> <p class="p3">Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href="http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p class="p1">The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. <a href= "http://www.astrosphere.org/">http://www.astrosphere.org/</a></p> <p class