Close-up: Spiral Galaxy NGC 1073 in Cetus | Hubble Space Telescope

Close-up: Spiral Galaxy NGC 1073 in Cetus | Hubble Space Telescope

The NASA/European Space Agency Hubble Space Telescope has taken a picture of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1073. It is found in the constellation of Cetus (The Sea Monster). Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is thought to be a similar barred spiral, and the study of galaxies, such as NGC 1073, can help astronomers learn more about our celestial home.

Distance: 55 million light years from Earth

Credit: NASA & European Space Agency (ESA)

Duration: 30 seconds
Release Date: Feb. 3, 2012

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