Astronomy Research

Hubble Spots a Starry Spiral

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May 1, 2026 59 views
Original source: NASA

In this new picture from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, a spiral galaxy glittering with star clusters is the center of attention. NGC 3137 is located 53 million light-years away in the constellation Antlia (the Air Pump). As a nearby spiral galaxy, this target offers astronomers an excellent opportu...