This galaxy has a pinwheeling, spiral shape in its center surrounded by a large circle of light made up of concentric rings.

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The spiral galaxy ngc 7252 has a superficial resemblance to an atomic nucleus.

Credits: NASA & ESA, Acknowledgements: Judy Schmidt
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