Hubble Spots Chaotic Secret in Galaxy

Hubble's image of spiral galaxy NGC 4698, released Sept. 18, 2026, shows spiral arms that are prominent only in the outer disk. Unlike many spirals, the arms avoid the glowing center and form a ring-like structure around the edge, marked by brown dust clumps and small collections of bright blue stars. It is a reminder that spiral galaxies like our own Milky Way come in more varieties than the textbook picture.