![Large spiral galaxy with bright white center, surrounded by countless blue, white, and purple stars. Light blue dust and gas surrounds it.](https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/c12-1-ngc6946_acs_final-jpg.webp?w=4096&format=png)
Hubble Caldwell 12
This image of spiral galaxy NGC 6946 (Caldwell 12) is one of a dozen previously unreleased images in the new Hubble gallery of Caldwell catalog objects.
Credits: NASA, ESA, and L. Ho (Peking University); Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America)
Image CreditNASA, ESA, and L. Ho (Peking University); Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America)
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