Hubble Attempts to Unravel the Secrets of NGC 1309, a Supernova Rich Spiral Galaxy
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Hubble Space Telescope imaged NGC 1309, a spiral galaxy 100 million light-years away in Eridanus. The picture shows swirling arms, dust lanes, a glowing core, and numerous background galaxies. NGC 1309 is known for its supernovae, including a Type Ia in 2002 and a rare Type Iax in 2012, which produced a "zombie star." These observations offer insights into star formation, galaxy structure, and stellar explosions.
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