This is a face-on “star-burst ring” galaxy that lies about 15 million light years away. The major arms appear to be interlaced or “braided” as columns of gas, and dust cross them. Note the red HII regions interspersed throughout the encircling spiral arms.

12 1/2″ Ritchey-Chretien Telescope with an ST10XE/CFW8. F/9 LRGB (40/7minBW,10/5min2x2binned RGB. Scaled on MaximDL at R 1.0, G 1.0 and B1.6.)