Hubble Spies an Active Spiral
The NASA Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of IC 486, a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 380 million light-years from Earth. IC 486 is situated near the edge of the constellation Gemini and is characterized by its soft, ethereal glow. The galaxy's luminous swirl is set against the deep black of space.
Source: https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/hubble-spies-an-active-spiral/
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