Galaxy Collection

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Messier objects, full set
Messier objects. These 110 astronomical objects were catalogued by the French astronomer Charles Messier (1730-1817), a comet hunter who wanted to list the permanent objects in the sky that might be

Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies
Ultra Deep Field galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope Ultra Deep Field, the deepest view ever taken of the universe in 2004. Each dot of light is a separate galaxy

A galactic light show in spiral galaxy NGC 4258, also known as M106, about 23 million light years away. This galaxy is famous, however

Solar system planets. Artwork showing the Sun (left) and the eight planets of the solar system and their orbits. From left to right they are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

Sombrero galaxy (M104), HST image
Sombrero galaxy (M104, NGC 4594), Hubble Space Telescope image. This spiral galaxy is seen almost edge-on to Earth. Its disc is seen as a dark band of dust crossing the brighter central bulge

M51 whirlpool galaxy

Milky Way, optical image. The Milky Way is our own galaxy. Because Earth lies in one of its spiral arms, we look into the central mass of stars and see the galaxy as a band of light crossing the sky

Antennae colliding galaxies, Hubble image
Antennae colliding galaxies, Hubble Space Telescope image. The Antennae (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) are formed of two galaxies colliding due to mutual gravitational attraction

Giant Twisters in the Lagoon Nebula
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image reveals a pair of one-half light-year long interstellar " twisters, " eerie funnels

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Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the eight planets of the solar system, which are arrayed from left to right in order of distance from the Sun (left)

Spiral galaxy M81, composite image in visible (yellow), infrared (red), and ultraviolet (blue) light. The yellow centre indicates older stars, the blue areas in the spiral arms are hot, young stars

Cygnus Loop Supernova Blast Wave
This is an image of a small portion of the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant, which marks the edge of a bubble-like, expanding blast wave from a colossal stellar explosion, occurring about 15

Magnificant Details in a Dusty Spiral Galaxy
In 1995, the majestic spiral galaxy NGC 4414 was imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope as part of the HST Key Project on the Extragalactic Distance Scale

Orange Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon gets its name from folklore. The saying is the light of the moon helped farmers gather crops when days became shorter and nights longer following the Autumnal Equinox

A Shooting Star
A shooting star at Price Lake located off the Blue Ridge Parkway

The majestic Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104)

Andromeda galaxy. Optical image of the Andromeda spiral galaxy (M31). North is at top. This is the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way

Solar System According to Ptolemy, Copernicus and Tycho, Geocentric Model, Heliocentric Model

Observing the Universe, conceptual image
Observing the Universe, conceptual computer illustration

Hubble Space Telescope image of gaseous pillars

Orion Nebula

HST deep-view of several very distant galaxies
Distant galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) deep-view image of several thousand never-before seen extremely distant galaxies. This is the deepest view yet into the universe

Torus universe, artwork
Torus universe. Computer artwork of a universe shaped like a torus (doughnut-shaped). Some cosmologists believe that the universe could be this shape due to gravity warping spacetime

Interacting galaxies Arp 147, HST image
Interacting galaxies Arp 147. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of a pair of interacting galaxies known as Arp 147. The galaxy at left is relatively undisturbed apart from a smooth ring of

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The massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717
This composite image shows the massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717.5+3745 (MACS J0717, for short), where four separate galaxy clusters have been involved in a collision

Aurora borealis and Milky Way above Fish Lake, Yukon, Canada
Aurora borealis and Milky Way above Fish Lake, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

A spacial phenomenon in the cosmos

USA, Washington State, Mt. Rainier National Park. Stars and the Milky Way light the sky above Mt. Rainier and Burroughs Mountain

Milky Way over the Sea
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Edwin Hubble, US astronomer C008 / 8831
Edwin Hubble. Caricature of the US astronomer, cosmologist, athlete and boxer Edwin Powell Hubble (1889-1953) smoking a pipe

Solar system planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from right to left in order of their distance from the Sun. The size of each planet is to scale

Scorpius constellation. Scorpius, the scorpion, is a zodiacal constellation crossed by the Milky Way. It is best seen in summer in the northern hemisphere

Interacting galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the interacting spiral galaxies NGC 2207 (left) and IC 2163 (right)

Interacting galaxies NGC 5257 and 5258
Interacting galaxies NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of two interacting spiral galaxies, collectively known as Arp 240

Cigar galaxy (M82), composite image
Cigar galaxy (M82). Combined optical, infrared and X-ray image of the Cigar galaxy (M82). This image was obtained by combining data from three of NASAs Great Observatories, found in Earth orbit

Milky Way. Mosaic of photographs of the Milky Way, the spiral galaxy in which our solar system lies. Our Sun is believed to be around two-thirds of the way out from the centre in a small spiral arm

Dark matter distribution. Image 3 of 4. Supercomputer simulation, known as the Millennium Run, showing the distribution of dark matter in the local universe

Milky way galaxy, artwork
Milky Way galaxy. Computer artwork of the Milky Way galaxy, which contains our solar system. The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy. It has a nucleus (yellow) of old stars at its centre

Kitt Peak Observatory and Milky Way
Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and the Milky Way. With 23 telescopes, this is the largest collection of astronomical instruments in the world

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Mauna Kea telescopes and Milky Way. Silhouetted against a sunset glow are the Subaru Telescope (far left), the Keck I and II telescopes (centre left and centre)

Milky Way and Magellanic Clouds above Church
Milky Way and Magellanic Clouds above the Church Of Good Shepherd, Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand

Milky Way over Scottish loch
Milky Way, over Clatteringshaws Loch, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The Milky Way, our galaxy seen from the inside, is the band of stars, nebulae and dust lanes running vertically across the sky

Main components of the Solar System
Panoramic artwork showing the relative distances of the planets from the Sun

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"Exploring the Vastness of the Galaxy: From Hubble Ultra Deep Field to Magnificent Details" Embark on a cosmic journey through the wonders of our galaxy, where mysteries unfold and beauty knows no bounds. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies reveal a mesmerizing tapestry of celestial bodies, each one holding secrets yet to be unraveled. Delve into the realm of Messier objects, a full set showcasing celestial treasures meticulously cataloged by Charles Messier himself. Among them stands the M51 Whirlpool Galaxy, an enthralling dance between two galactic companions locked in an eternal embrace. Behold the majestic Sombrero Galaxy (M104), as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope's lens. Its distinctive shape and stunning halo make it stand out among its peers, leaving us in awe of nature's artistic prowess. While we marvel at distant galaxies, let us not forget our own humble abode within this vast expanse - our Solar System planets gracefully orbiting around their radiant star. And nestled within this cosmic symphony lies our home, the Milky Way, with its countless stars painting a breathtaking panorama across space. Witness remnants of stellar explosions etched upon eternity as we encounter Cygnus Loop Supernova Blast Wave – a testament to both destruction and creation that shapes our universe. Gaze upon Antennae colliding galaxies in all their chaotic splendor; their interstellar clash giving birth to new stars amidst swirling chaos. Marvel at Giant Twisters in Lagoon Nebula as they sculpt clouds of gas and dust into ethereal forms that defy imagination. The Spiral galaxy M81 beckons with its grandeur displayed through a composite image capturing its spiraling arms reaching towards infinity. Each detail reveals hidden stories waiting for intrepid explorers like us to decipher. Dive deep into dusty spiral galaxies where magnificent details await discovery - intricate patterns woven within veils of stardust whisper tales of cosmic evolution.