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Jwst Feed @jwstfeed.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Hubble version of NGC 3147. Processed by @thocarp.bsky.social www.flickr.com/photos/19746...

This is a visible light image of NGC 3147, a face-on spiral galaxy, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. The image reveals the galaxy's distinct spiral structure, with arms swirling outwards from a bright, concentrated central bulge. The spiral arms exhibit a mix of bright regions indicating star formation and darker areas representing dust lanes. The overall image showcases the galaxy's symmetrical and well-defined spiral form against the dark backdrop of space, highlighting its intricate structure as observed in visible light.