<ul><li>NGC 1961, also known as Arp 184, is a peculiar galaxy with a single spiral arm located 190 million light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis.</li><li>Hubble's latest image of NGC 1961 showcases its unusual structure with a lone spiral arm, making it a unique addition to the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies.</li><li>This galaxy has been a target for Hubble due to hosting four supernovas over the past four decades, offering rare opportunities to observe these stellar explosions.</li><li>NGC 1961 was discovered by William Herschel in 1788 and stands out among galaxies for its distinct characteristics, adding to the diversity of cosmic formations in the universe.</li></ul>

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