Hubble reveals hidden structure within spiral galaxy NGC 4698
A new image released by NASA on 18 September 2026 shows the galaxy's spiral arms curling within a thin disk of stars, gas and dust.
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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking new image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4698, released on 18 September 2026, revealing intricate structure hidden within what initially appears to be a calm, serene formation.
Like our own Milky Way, NGC 4698 is classified as a spiral galaxy, featuring arms that curl around within a thin disk composed of stars, gas and dust. The new Hubble image offers a detailed look at this structure, showcasing the complexity that lies beneath the galaxy's outwardly tranquil appearance.
A closer look at galactic structure
Images such as this one contribute to ongoing scientific efforts to understand the formation and evolution of spiral galaxies, including how their arms, dust lanes and central regions develop over cosmic timescales. NGC 4698's disk structure offers researchers a comparative case study alongside other spiral galaxies, including the Milky Way itself.
NASA regularly releases Hubble imagery as part of its ongoing mission to document and study distant galaxies, providing both scientific value and a window into the vast structures that populate the universe beyond our own galaxy.
Sources
- Hubble Spots Chaotic Secret in Galaxy — NASA Breaking News
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