Abell 2597 s Cosmic Cavities . ... CXC , NASA Explanation: Typical of large galaxy clusters billions of light-years away, Abell 2597 features hundreds of galaxies embedded in a cloud of multimillion degree gas which glows in x-rays. This Chandra Observatory x-ray image shows the hot gas in this cluster's central regions and also reveals two large dark cavities within the x-ray glow; one below and right of center, the other above and left. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...