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Hubble's Picture of the Week

Sabre0001 · 2018-01-29 12:28:27

Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA/D. Milisavljevic (Purdue University) Original Post

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29-01-2018 1:28pm

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This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a spiral galaxy known as NGC 7331. First spotted by the prolific galaxy hunter William Herschel in 1784, NGC 7331 is located about 45 million light-years away in the constellation of Pegasus (The Winged Horse). Facing us partially edge-on, the galaxy showcases it’s beautiful arms which swirl like a whirlpool around its bright central region.

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ESA/Hubble & NASA/D. Milisavljevic (Purdue University)

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