Interacting Galaxies Collection

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

The predicted collision between the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way
This illustration shows the predicted collision between the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way in about 3-5 billion years

The whirlpool galaxy (M51) and companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

Galaxy sizes compared to IC 1101, the largest known galaxy

A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale
Galaxy size comparison chart. A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale

Arp 273 interacting galaxies in Andromeda. The larger of the two galaxies, UGC 1810, shows a large spiral galaxy with a disk that is distorted into a rose-like shape by the gravitational tidal pull

NGC 4676, also known as the Mice Galaxies
NGC 4676, or the Mice Galaxies, are two spiral galaxies in the constellation Coma Berenices

A selection of galaxies shown to the same scale
Galaxy size comparison chart. A selection of galaxies shown to the same scale

A pair of interacting spiral galaxies with swirling arms. The smaller of the two, LEDA 62867 is positioned to the left, and will eventually be swallowed by the larger spiral galaxy NGC 6786

Stephans Quintet, a grouping of galaxies in the constellation Pegasus

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy NGC 5195
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

NGC 4038-4039, Interacting Galaxies in Corvus

Cluster of Interacting Galaxies
This image shows three galaxies playing a game of gravitational tug-of-war that may result in the eventual demise of one of them

NGC 3718 galaxy i the constellation Ursa Major
NGC 3718 galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

Messier 51, the Whirlpool Galaxy

NGC 4651, the Umbrella Galaxy. Not even the star streams of a long lost satellite galaxy dampen the clarity of this image featuring NGC 4651, the Umbrella Galaxy

NGC 520, a pair of colliding spiral galaxies in the constellation Pisces

The Antennae Galaxies
Composite image of two colliding galaxies, known as the Antennae galaxies, or NGC 4038 and NGC 4039. The Antennae galaxies take their name from the long antenna-like arms

The Antennae Galaxies in the constellation Corvus
The Antennae Galaxies, NGC 4038 and NGC 4039, are a pair of interacting galaxies in the constellation Corvus. There appears to be a very large gravitationally bound mass of new stars near the end of

NGC 660, Polar Ring Galaxy

Galaxy pair Arp 116, HST image
Galaxy pair Arp 116, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the two galaxies making up the Arp 116 galaxy pair

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"Captivating Interactions: Exploring the Cosmic Dance of Galaxies" Witness the mesmerizing beauty Arp 147 in this stunning HST image, where celestial bodies engage in a cosmic tango. Behold the enchanting whirlpool galaxy (M51) and its faithful companion galaxy, as they gracefully intertwine their stellar arms across the vastness of space. Brace yourself for an astronomical collision like no other. The predicted encounter between Andromeda and Milky Way promises a breathtaking spectacle that will reshape our galactic neighborhood forever. Delve into the captivating embrace of the Whirlpool Galaxy and its loyal companion NGC 5195, as they share their secrets through intricate gravitational interactions. Marvel at the awe-inspiring size comparison between various galaxies and IC 1101 – a colossal entity known as the largest galaxy ever discovered – revealing just how small we truly are in this grand cosmic tapestry. Enter into NGC 4676's whimsical realm, affectionately called "The Mice Galaxies, " where two galactic companions playfully chase each other amidst swirling stars and interstellar dust clouds. Journey through space with a selection of galaxies presented to scale, providing us with a humbling perspective on our place within this vast universe. Gaze upon a pair of interacting spiral galaxies adorned with majestic swirling arms, showcasing nature's artistic prowess on an astronomical canvas beyond imagination. Explore Stephans Quintet – an extraordinary gathering of five galaxies nestled within Pegasus constellation – where gravity orchestrates an intricate dance among these celestial neighbors against all odds. Lose yourself in NGC 4038-4039's ethereal beauty; these interacting galaxies in Corvus reveal stunning bridges formed by tidal forces that connect them even across millions of light-years apart.