Hubble Space Telescope's Unexpected Discovery
The Hubble Space Telescope was on a supernova hunting mission when it stumbled upon something unexpected in the spiral galaxy NGC 6000.
A surprise asteroid streaks through the frame of the space photo, which reveals the life cycles of stars in the galaxy through the use of color filters.
- Galaxy: NGC 6000, a spiral galaxy
- Location: 102 million light-years away in the constellation Scorpius
- Date shared: Sept. 29, 2025
The portrait is truly fascinating as it reveals the ages, masses and temperatures of the galaxy's stars through its colors.
The image is rich in yellow at its center and blue on its outskirts, making for a captivating visual representation of the galaxy.
Author's summary: Hubble discovers unexpected asteroid in NGC 6000 galaxy.