Spiral galaxy — Free Astrophysics Illustration

Astrophysics

Spiral galaxy

A face-on spiral disk galaxy shown as a flattened circular stellar disk with a bright yellow to yellow-white central bulge and several clearly defined sweeping blue to blue-white spiral arms forming a classic pinwheel pattern. The arms wind outward through a faint diffuse circular disk that fades toward the edges and may be surrounded by a faint halo. Thin to dark dust lanes and streaks trace along and between the arms, with darker gaps between arm segments. Scattered along the spiral structure are small bright star-like clusters and pink star-forming or nebular knots. The overall appearance is a well-structured, prominently curling spiral galaxy, suitable as an isolated object on a transparent background. Style: clean scientific clipart, soft airbrushed gradients, subtle glow, moderate detail.

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