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Spiral Galaxy (Side View, Purple)

A horizontal oval is outlined by a diffuse, bright purple surrounding a darker purple outline which fades through lighter and brighter purple colors as it moves inward. The center of the shape is a hazy yellow circle. Cutting across the center of the image is a flattened disc outlined in light blue with a blueish-gray center. White dots representing stars speckle the image.
Credit: NASA
Published: December 19, 2022

An illustration showing the side of a purple spiral galaxy. The colors depicted in this illustration are for artistic purposes only.

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