Astronomers using the NASA / ESA Hubble Space Telescope captured a striking new photograph of the UGC 3885 spiral system.
This Hubble image shows UGC 3885, a spiral galaxy about 180 million light-years away in the constellation Lynx. Image Credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / J. Walsh.
UGC 3885 is a spiral galaxy about 180 million light-years away.
Also called LEDA 21195, 2MASX J07310706 + 5928539 and Z 286-24 in various astronomical catalogs, it is located in the constellation Lynx.
“While a bright foreground star for Hubble is incredibly bright, it does not surpass the details of the background system,” Hubble astronomers said.
“Many young blue stars are scattered, contrasted and complemented by the circular patterns of UGC 3885’s arms that also follow the spiral structure.”
“If you take a look at UGC 3885, you might just leave an impression of the galaxy, but save a moment longer and the intricacies of the galaxy begin to emerge,” they add.
“UGC 3885, located in the constellation of Lynx, is a cosmic beauty to behold.”
UGC 3885 is a member of the LGG 143 group, a small collection of galaxies that also includes UGC 3943 and UGC 3897.
In August 2001, a type Ia supernova in the galaxy was observed by astronomers from the British Nova / Supernova Patrol project.
Named SN 2001eg, the star explosion occurred near the central region of UGC 3885.