Haze of light. Bright core of the galaxy just left of center. A smattering of rusty-brown dust clouds in the foreground.

M109

Hubble image of the barred spiral galaxy, Messier 109.

Credits: NASA, ESA, and J. Walsh (Texas A&M University); Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America)
Download Share
Image CreditNASA, ESA, and J. Walsh (Texas A&M University); Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America)
Size1024x1019px