Dazzling spiral with an active heart: Barred spiral galaxy Messier 77
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 11:02
in Astronomy & Space
ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) has captured a magnificent face-on view of the barred spiral galaxy Messier 77. The image does justice to the galaxy's beauty, showcasing its glittering arms criss-crossed with dust lanes -- but it fails to betray Messier 77's turbulent nature.