This is a photo of the galaxy M51, which lies about 27 million light-years away from Earth. Per NASA, the gravity of its neighboring galaxy is thought to be part of what causes those mesmerizing swirls and ripples, but we’re frankly too busy staring at them to focus on the science. And if you think this image is something, wait until you see the full photo captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.
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