The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of NGC 3507, a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 46 million light-years away in the constellation Leo.
NGC 3507 exhibits a classic spiral structure with elegant arms extending from a central bar of stars, resembling a cosmic pinwheel. It travels through space with a galactic companion, NGC 3501, which appears as a sleek stripe due to its different orientation.
The Hubble image reveals rich details of NGC 3507, including curving spiral arms, bright star clusters, and dust lanes. Far-off galaxies in the background provide glimpses into the early cosmos, varying in form and color.