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Hubble spots spiral galaxy spinning in two directions at once
Original: NASA's Hubble sees an exotic spiral galaxy spinning two ways at once
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has observed an exotic spiral galaxy that appears to rotate in two directions simultaneously, an unusual configuration that challenges standard models of how galaxies spin. The finding is drawing attention across science news outlets, with readers fascinated by the idea that a single galaxy could counter-rotate, likely the result of a past merger or gas accretion.
Why now: The striking image and counterintuitive physics of a galaxy spinning two ways at once are making headlines.
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