Hubble Spots Chaotic Secret in Galaxy
A chaotic secret hides within this seemingly serene image of spiral galaxy NGC 4698 taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and released on Sept. 18, 2026. As a spiral galaxy like our own Milky Way galaxy, NGC 4698 has spiral arms that curl around within a thin disk of stars, gas, and dust. These arms […]
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured an intriguing image of spiral galaxy NGC 4698, revealing a hidden secret within its seemingly tranquil appearance. The galaxy, similar to our own Milky Way, features spiral arms encircling a thin disk of stars, gas, and dust. However, unlike most spiral galaxies where these arms extend to the galactic center, NGC 4698's arms are conspicuously absent from the central region.
Instead, they form a ring-like pattern around the galaxy's perimeter. This mysterious arrangement was documented by the MAUVE-HST Team and released by ESA/Hubble on September 18, 2026.
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