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Hubble Reveals Unusual Structure in Galaxy NGC 4698

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of spiral galaxy NGC 4698, revealing a peculiar arrangement of its spiral arms.

NGC 4698, similar to the Milky Way, features spiral arms composed of dust and young stars. These arms are typically prominent features that extend towards a galaxy's center.

However, in NGC 4698, the spiral arms are primarily visible in the galaxy's outer regions, forming a ring-like structure around its perimeter. They appear to avoid the galaxy's bright central core.

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