The Hubble Space Telescope has recently captured a stunning image of a galaxy known as NGC 2899. Located in the bright constellation Vela (The Sails), this barred spiral galaxy is located approximately 30 million light-years away from Earth. The image showcases the galaxy’s stunningly intricate details, including dark dust lanes, bright star clusters, and a prominent bar of stars that cuts through its center. This grand design is further enhanced by the vibrant array of colors caused by the light of young and old stellar populations scattered throughout the galaxy.

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source: Phys.org