Messier 96: A Distorted Spiral Galaxy #Space Messier 96 is a breathtaking spiral galaxy located about 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. Captured by NASA & ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope, this galaxy stands out for its off-center core and uneven spiral arms, giving it the appearance of a giant cosmic maelstrom. Unlike perfectly symmetrical spiral galaxies, Messier 96 has been gravitationally distorted by interactions with nearby galaxies in the Leo I Group. These subtle but powe

This March, 110 nebulas, galaxies and star clusters, known as Messier objects, will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere. To celebrate, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope released 12 new views of some of these objects made famous by French astronomer Charles Messier. Take a look: http://go.nasa.gov/2FSJkUK | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration