The Phantom Galaxy, also known as M74, is a grand-design spiral galaxy located about 32 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces. It is noted for its nearly perfect spiral structure, with well-defined arms that spiral out from a central core. The galaxy is rich in star-forming regions and has a low surface brightness, making it a challenging target for amateur astronomers. M74 is an important object of study for understanding galaxy formation and stellar evolution. I made this captur

5.8K views · 499 reactions | The three main types of galaxies are elliptical, spiral, and irregular, according to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope’s namesake, astronomer Edwin Hubble! Watch this “field guide” to galaxies to learn about these collections of stars, planets, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity. | NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center | Facebook