Hubble takes a nice shot of UGC 3885 | Astronomy

Astronomers using the NASA / ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured a striking new photo of the spiral galaxy UGC 3885.

This Hubble image shows UGC 3885, a spiral galaxy about 180 million light years away in the constellation Lynx. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / J. Walsh.

UGC 3885 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 180 million light years away.

Also called LEDA 21195, 2MASX J07310706 + 5928539 and Z 286-24 in various astronomical catalogs, it resides in the constellation Lynx.

“While a bright foreground star is incredibly bright to Hubble’s eye, it does not outperform the details of the background galaxy,” Hubble astronomers said.

“Many young blue stars are sprinkled on the circular patterns of the arms of the UGC 3885, contrasted and complemented by dark paths of dust also following the spiral structure.

“A glance at the UGC 3885 can only leave you with an impression of the galaxy, but spare one more moment and the intricacies of the galaxy begin to emerge,” they added.

“Located in the constellation Lynx, UGC 3885 is a cosmic beauty to behold.”

UGC 3885 is part of the LGG 143 group, a small collection of galaxies that also includes UGC 3943 and UGC 3897.

In August 2001, a Type Ia supernova was observed in the galaxy by astronomers from the UK Nova / Supernova Patrol project.

Designated SN 2001eg, the starburst occurred near the central region of UGC 3885.