This new Hubble image shows the spiral galaxy Messier 83, otherwise known as the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy. One of the largest and closest barred spirals to us, this galaxy is dramatic and mysterious; it has hosted a large number of supernova explosions, and is thought to have a double nucleus lurking at its core.
The release, images and videos are available on:
http://www.spacetelescope.org/news/heic1403/
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ESA/Hubble Information Centre
The ESO Education and Public Outreach Department
9 January 2014
