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Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesA dazzling new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures a bright spiral galaxy on a diagonal tilt, resembling a pendulum swinging back and forth through space. , called IC 1954, is located approximately 45 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Horologium, The Clock.
"The improved coverage of star-forming nebulas, which are prominent emitters of the red H-alpha light, can be seen in the numerous glowing, pink spots across the disc of the galaxy," European Space Agency officials said inreleasing the new image."Interestingly, some astronomers posit that the galaxy’s 'bar' is actually an energetic star-forming region that just happens to lie over the galactic center.
When not writing or reading about science, Samantha enjoys traveling to new places and taking photos! You can follow her on Twitter @Sam_Ashley13. This exoplanet circling a dead star may mirror Earth's fate — if our planet survives a dying sun, that is
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