The Hubble Space Telescope has taken the first new images since switching to an alternative operating mode that uses a single gyroscope. The spacecraft returned to observations on June 14 after several weeks of disruption due to a problem with one of its gyroscopes, which help steer and steer the telescope.

The new image depicts NGC 1546, a nearby galaxy in the constellation Dorado. The orientation of the galaxy allows a good view of the dust lanes slightly above the core and illuminated by it. This powder absorbs light from the core, giving it a rusty brown color.

The core itself shines brightly with a yellowish light, indicating an older stellar population. Bright blue regions of active star formation are visible through the dust. Several background galaxies are also visible, including a spiral visible from the edge of NGC 1546 to its left.

The Hubble Wide Angle Camera captured this image as part of a joint observing program with the James Webb Space Telescope. The program also uses data from the Atakami Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Grid, which allows scientists to obtain a detailed, multiwavelength view of star formation and evolution processes.

The image is one of the first images taken by Hubble since the switch to a new guidance mode that allows for more consistent scientific operations. The NASA team expects Hubble to be able to perform most of its scientific observations in this new mode as it continues its space exploration.

“The new Hubble image of a fascinating galaxy demonstrates the complete success of our new, more stable telescope pointing mode. We have many more years of discovery ahead of us, studying everything from our solar system to exoplanets to distant galaxies. Senior of the Hubble project at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center “Hubble plays an important role in NASA’s astronomical toolbox,” said project scientist Jennifer Wiseman.

Launched in 1990, Hubble has been observing the universe for more than three decades and recently celebrated its 34th anniversary.