Backwards Spiral Galaxy

NASA's image library records Backwards Spiral Galaxy.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope have found a spiral galaxy that may rotate in the opposite direction from what was expected.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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A CLOSER LOOK

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope have found a spiral galaxy that may rotate in the opposite direction from what was expected.

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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

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