The Enigmatic Jellyfish Galaxy 

Feast your eyes on Galaxy ESO 137-001, an intriguing spiral galaxy captured by the Hubble Space Telescope that has captivated astronomers. Upon closer inspection, its resemblance to a jellyfish becomes apparent, thus earning its nickname.

The striking blue tendrils that appear to flow from its center are, in fact, trails of stars. Humans often find comfort and amusement in spotting familiar shapes in the cosmos, even though the universe is likely unaware of such coincidences. Nonetheless, we continue to delight in these unexpected parallels.

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