# @nasa on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZPP-kAnj5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11734484-nasa-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/legacy-do/7c1660b008c71a27997baf952f767e3a7e1d2bdfb43faeb8734ff961af48b678.jpg
- **Posted:** 2019-07-26T21:03:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NASA (@NASA) — https://gondola.cc/NASA

## Caption

The thick dust in this galaxy's spiral arms is a cosmic potpourri of particles that includes the leftovers of star and planet formation. It's a cosmic blend that's a feast for the eyes.

Water ice and hydrocarbon molecules also make up the medley of dust in its spiral arms. For more about this nasahubble image, click the link in bio.

#galaxy #astronomy #space #hubble #nasa #potpourri

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## Tags

astronomy, potpourri, nasa, hubble, space, galaxy

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