Hubble Captures Image of Spiral Galaxy NGC 4698 with Unusual Central Rotation

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Published: 2026-10-09
Category: science
Source: SciTechDaily (reporting NASA/ESA Hubble Mission Team)
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The Hubble Space Telescope has imaged spiral galaxy NGC 4698, located 55 million light-years away, revealing its center rotates perpendicularly to its main disk. This unique structure suggests the galaxy may have undergone an ancient merger, offering insights into how external material can influence galactic formation and activity.

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