Hints of a spiral structure embedded in a circular halo of stars

Mrk 820

This galaxy is known as Mrk 820 and is classified as a lenticular galaxy.

Credits: ESA/Hubble & NASA and N. Grogin (STScI), Acknowledgement: Judy Schmidt
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Image CreditESA/Hubble & NASA and N. Grogin (STScI), Acknowledgement: Judy Schmidt
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