Spiral galaxy seen from above. Bright central core is white due to the light from so many stars, on the outer edge of the galaxy the arms spread out, with light blue and purple dust and gas, peppered with stars.

Hubble Messier 61 V2

This Hubble image of M61’s center is comprised of observations taken in visible, infrared and ultraviolet light. It is the most detailed picture that Hubble has ever taken of the galaxy’s core.

Image Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA; Acknowledgment: Detlev Odenthal

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