NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking image of a spiral galaxy called UGC 12295, which lies in the constellation Pisces.
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Exploring celestial wonders
The spiral galaxy lies almost face-on when viewed from Earth, allowing Hubble to record its stunning features.
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Galactic splendor
UGC 12295 features two main luminous spiral arms, fainter smaller arms, and bright blue star-forming regions. Small galaxies are seen in the background of the image.
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Appearance
Despite its serene appearance in the latest Hubble image, UGC 12295 actually played host to a supernova that was first detected in 2015.
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Supernova
Supernova occurs when massive stars reach the end of their life and explode causing a brilliant burst of light.
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Exploring supernova remnants
The Hubble image set off two independent studies that focussed on investigating supernova debris and its role in the universe's evolution.