Hubble has spotted a cosmic whirl in the center of a galaxy NGC 524 (Fig 1.1 )
(1 light - year = 9.4605284 * 1015 meters)
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| NGC 524 (Fig 1.1 ) Source : www.space.com |
This galaxy is located in the constellation of Pisces (Fig 2.2 ), about (approx.) 90 million light - years away.
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| Pisces ( Fig 2.2 ) Source : en.wikipedia.org |
NGC 524 is a lenticular galaxy which means neither elliptical nor spiral. A NGC 524 is a lenticular galaxy full of old red stars which is surrounded by little gas and dust.The NGC 524 maintains the spiral-like structure, explaining its detailed, complicated structure.
Source : www.sciencedaily.com
Credit : ESA/Hubble and NASA
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