Spiral Galaxy Messier 96

This image of Messier 96 was the jury’s favorite.

Robert Gendler (USA) is a well known figure in the amateur image processing world. 

His version of Hubble's image of NGC 3190 is the default desktop image on new Apple computers. 

Robert submitted a number of excellent images into the 2012 Hubble's Hidden Treasures contest. 

Credit: Robert Gendler/NASA & ESA