19 October, 2024;The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning new image of Galaxy M90, a spiral galaxy located about 60 million light-years away in the Virgo Cluster. Known for its intricate structure, M90 is one of the largest and brightest galaxies in this cluster, making it a significant target for astronomical studies.
The new image showcases the galaxy’s bright central core, surrounded by tightly wound spiral arms. These arms are filled with young, hot stars that give M90 its characteristic bluish hue, along with lanes of interstellar dust and gas. The galaxy is also notable for its unusual behavior—unlike most galaxies that are moving away from us due to the expansion of the universe, M90 appears to be moving towards the Milky Way at an unusually high speed.
This strange motion is likely caused by the gravitational interactions between M90 and other galaxies within the Virgo Cluster. Scientists continue to study M90 to better understand its unique properties, including the impact of its motion on star formation and galaxy evolution.
Hubble’s high-resolution image provides new insights into the structure and dynamics of M90, offering a clearer picture of this fascinating galaxy and contributing valuable data to the ongoing exploration of the universe.
