Hubble Space Telescope snaps breathtaking image of spiral galaxy. check what NASA shared

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Check what Hubble Space Telescope has found about a distinct spiral galaxy that is shedding ‘Forbidden’ lights.

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According to a NASA report, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured a mesmerizing image of a bright spiral galaxy which is called MCG-01-24-014.

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The spiral galaxy snapped by Hubble Telescope is said to showcase ‘forbidden’ emission lines, which help scientists understand “why spectra exist in the first place.”

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The MCG-01-24-014 galaxy is located 275 million light-years from Earth and it is known to have an extremely energetic core known as an active galactic nucleus (AGN).

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The galaxy is said to be a Type-2 Seyfert galaxy. These are categorized as Type-1 and Type-2 on the basis of their wavelengths of light. 

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Nasa says that “Forbidden emission lines should not exist according to certain rules of quantum physics.”

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ESA official said, "Quantum physics is complex, and some of the rules used to predict it use assumptions that suit laboratory conditions here on Earth.”

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Over the years, the Hubble space telescope has shared various eye-catching images which stunned scientists and researchers over its capabilities.

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It has also helped to unveil and locate amazing and mysterious space objects that are present in our universe. 

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One such finding is capturing the spiral galaxy MCG-01-24-014 at its most bright and unique form.