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![]() Goofy galaxy spins in wrong direction February 11, 2002 Posted: 8:18 AM EST (1318 GMT) http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/space/0...axy/index.html By Richard Stenger CNN Sci-Tech (CNN) -- A galaxy captured by the camera of the Hubble Space Telescope seems to be rotating in the direction opposite of what it should, astonished astronomers announced this week. Most spiral galaxies have arms of gas and stars that trail behind as they turn. But this galaxy, known as NGC 4266, has two leading outer arms that point toward the direction of the galaxy's rotation, according to Hubble researchers. "NGC 4622 suggests that maybe people do not know all that there is know about spiral structure yet. Our study may lead to a new understanding of spiral arm production in galaxies," scientists Ron Buta and Gene Byrd said in an e-mail to CNN. A Hubble observatory photo shoot indicated which edge of the galaxy tilts closer to the Earth, allowing the astronomers to determine the spin of the galactic oddball. [Dit bericht is aangepast door legatus (14-02-2002).]
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