Hubble Spots a Bizarre Galaxy Whose Center Rotates Sideways
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“The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of the spiral galaxy NGC 4698, which features a central region that rotates perpendicularly to the rest of the galaxy. This unusual structure may be the result of an ancient galactic merger.”
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