"Hubble Telescope Reveals Stunning Core of Spiral Galaxy in Captivating Photo"

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"Hubble Telescope Reveals Stunning Core of Spiral Galaxy in Captivating Photo"
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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning "face-on" view of the spiral galaxy IC 5332, showcasing its loosely-wound arms swirling around a bright core. The galaxy, located approximately 30 million light-years away, features pink and orange star clusters within its winding spiral arms. IC 5332 is classified as an intermediate spiral galaxy, lacking a clear central bar structure and having loosely-wound arms. The new image provides valuable insights into the structure and formation of spiral galaxies.

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