@dr.topazNGC-4698 is a galaxy in Virgo, with data from NASA
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NGC-4698 galaxy in Virgo
Photo by @dr.topaz· Sep 27, 2026· NASA
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The image focuses on a spiral galaxy. It shows the galaxy's bright central bulge and swirling arms filled with stars and dust. The mood is awe-inspiring and cosmic, typical of astronomical photography. Visually notable are the distinct reddish-brown dust lanes spiraling through the galaxy and the numerous smaller galaxies scattered in the dark background.
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