A horizontal oval is outlined by diffused, dark blue surrounding a brighter blue which fades to be lighter and brighter as it moves inward. The center of the shape is a hazy white circle. Cutting across the center of the image is a flattened disc outlined in dark blue with a light blue center. White dots representing stars speckle the image.
Credit: NASA
Published: December 19, 2022

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

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