Hubble Captures Unusual Spiral Structure of Galaxy NGC 4698

• NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has released a new image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4698.
• The galaxy displays a unique configuration where its spiral arms reside in the outer reaches rather than winding toward the center.

Characteristics of NGC 4698

• The galaxy features a thin disk composed of stars, gas, and dust.
• Its spiral arms are marked by clusters of dark dust and patches of bright, young blue stars.
• Unlike typical spiral galaxies, the arms appear to avoid the glowing center, hovering instead in a ring-like structure along the perimeter.

Imaging Details

• Captured by: ESA/Hubble and NASA.
• Data credits: D. Thilker and the MAUVE-HST Team.
• Release date: September 18, 2026.