This Galaxy Is a Showstopper – But the Real Twist Is Nearby

This Galaxy Is a Showstopper – But the Real Twist Is Nearby

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This Galaxy Is a Showstopper – But the Real Twist Is NearbyA dazzling cosmic swirl, NGC 3507 shines alone in this Hubble image, though it secretly belongs to a dynamic galactic duo. While it flaunts the classic pinwheel shape of a barred spiral, its companion, NGC 3501, appears as a sleek silver streak due to its edge-on view. This contrast in appearance reveals how perspective shapes […]

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