Hubble Captures Mesmerizing Spiral Galaxy M88 in Virgo Cluster

Space.com highlights a new Hubble Space Telescope image of Messier 88 (NGC 4501), a spiral, active galaxy in the Virgo Cluster about 63 million light-years away. Captured with Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3, the image reveals swirling spiral arms feeding a central supermassive black hole and offers insight into how spiral galaxies operate in different environments. The piece notes this image is part of a broader study of spiral galaxies, and adds a playful warning that staring at the swirl might hypnotize you.