Galactic collision births monstrous spiral, largest ever discovered

Utilizing the latest ultraviolet technology for observing the heavens, scientists have identified the largest known spiral galaxy– a swirling beauty with an unusual backstory. The poetically named NGC 6872 is the new title-holder, at roughly 5 times the size of Milky Way. The barred spiral galaxy lies 212 million light-years from Earth in the southern constellation Pavo, and spreads two huge spiral arms 522,000 light-years across the cosmos... To continue reading, subscribe to The Space Reporter today.

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