Hubble Space Telescope spots a mesmerizing spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for April 17, 2026

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April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM

• •Hubble Telescope image of barred spiral galaxy IC 486.
• •IC 486 located 380 million light-years from Earth.
• •Galaxy features a central bar and an active galactic nucleus.
• •Author Chelsea Gohd covered space and science topics.

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the barred spiral galaxy IC 486, located 380 million light-years from Earth. This galaxy features a central bar-shaped structure and an active galactic nucleus housing a supermassive black hole. The image highlights the galaxy's ethereal glow, resembling a scene from science fiction, offering both visual beauty and scientific insight. The article also provides information about space news and features author Chelsea Gohd.

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