Hubble Image of the Week – Galaxy NGC 5408

This newly released Hubble image shows galaxy NGC 5408, which is located 16 million light-years away. Most galaxies possess a majestic spiral or elliptical structure. About a quarter of galaxies, though, defy such conventional, rounded aesthetics, instead sporting a messy, indefinable shape. Known as irregular galaxies, this group includes NGC 5408, the galaxy that has […]
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