This image reveals the central region of the Tarantula Nebula, observed with unprecedented precision thanks to VLT interferometry and the GRAVITY+ program. By combining the light from the four 8-meter telescopes, the GRAVITY+ instrument — to which LIRA actively contributes — is able to isolate and measure individual stars in an extremely dense environment. This breakthrough opens a new era for the observation of young, massive star clusters, offering a unique glimpse into the formation conditions of the brightest stars.
Image credit : ESO/GRAVITY+ Collaboration. Background images : ESO/IDA/Danish 1.5 m/R. Gendler, C. C. Thöne, C. Féron, and J.-E. Ovaldsen/P. Crowther/C.J. Evans
