Active galaxy ESO 253-3 (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption This image of active galaxy ESO 253-3 was captured by the European Space Observatory's Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer as part of the All-weather MUse Supernova Integral-field of Nearby Galaxies (AMUSING) survey. ESO 253-3 displays the most predictable and frequent flares scientists have yet identified in an active galaxy. Credit Michael Tucker (University of Hawai'i) and the AMUSING survey Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.