Spiral Galaxy Collection (page 8)

Spiral galaxy NGC 6949, optical image C017 / 3750
Spiral galaxy NGC 6949, optical image. This galaxy is located between 10 and 20 million light years away from Earth on the border between the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus

Spiral galaxy NGC 2683, Hubble image C017 / 3740
Spiral galaxy NGC 2683, optical image. NGC 2683 is a spiral galaxy the lies between 16-25 million light years from Earth, in the constellation Lynx. Imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope

Free-floating planet and galaxy, artwork
Free-floating planet and galaxy. Artwork of a free-floating planet (lower right) moving through space against a background of a large spiral galaxy

Spiral galaxy NGC 3627, composite image C016 / 9728
Spiral galaxy NGC 3627, composite image. This spiral galaxy, also known as M66, is located about 30 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Leo

Spiral galaxy NGC 6872, composite image C016 / 9730
Spiral galaxy NGC 6872, composite image. This large barred spiral galaxy, also called the Condor Galaxy, is over 212 million light years distant in the constellation of Pavo

Spiral galaxy IC 342, NuSTAR X-ray image C016 / 9729
Spiral galaxy IC 342, NuSTAR X-ray image. This spiral galaxy, also known as Caldwell 5, is 7 million light years distant in the constellation of Camelopardalis

Spiral galaxy NGC 3521, optical image C017 / 3743
Spiral galaxy NGC 3521, combined optical image. NGC 3521 measure 50, 000 light years across and lies 35 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Leo

Spiral galaxy NGC 2403, optical image C017 / 3739
Spiral galaxy NGC 2403, combined optical image. NGC 2403 lies about 12 million light years from Earth, in the constellation Camelopardalis

Milky way and surrounding dwarf galaxies. Image from space looking towards the Milky Way (centre left). Here the spiralling arms of the galaxy can be clearly seen

Spiral galaxy NGC 1365, HAWK-I image C014 / 5034
Spiral galaxy NGC 1365, infrared image. This barred spiral galaxy is part of the Fornax cluster of galaxies, and lies about 60 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Fornax

Leviathan of Birr, Ireland
Leviathan of Birr. This 6-foot telescope, at Birr Castle, Parsonstown, Ireland, was constructed in 1845 by the Irish astronomer William Parsons (1800-1867), the 3rd Earl of Rosse

Spiral galaxy M66, HST image C013 / 5579
Spiral galaxy M66, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. It is thought the asymmetric arms of this galaxy are due to gravitational interactions with two neighbouring galaxies M65 and NGC3627

Triangulum Galaxy, 19th century
Triangulum Galaxy. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Triangulum Galaxy (M33, NGC 598). North is at top. At the time, such objects were still thought to be nebulae

Whirlpool Galaxy, 19th century
Whirlpool Galaxy. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a, NGC 5194) and its smaller companion galaxy (NGC 5195, M51b). North is at top

Andromeda Galaxy, 19th century
Andromeda Galaxy. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31, NGC 224). North is at left. At the time, such objects were still thought to be nebulae

Leviathan of Birr, Ireland, 19th century
Leviathan of Birr. 19th-century artwork of the 6-foot telescope erected in 1845 at Birr Castle, Parsonstown, Ireland, by the Irish astronomer William Parsons (1800-1867), 3rd Earl of Rosse

Human eye and galaxy, composite image
Human eye and galaxy. Composite image of a human eye and a spiral galaxy

Spiral galaxy, HST image
Spiral galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the barred spiral glaxay NGC 6384, with stars of our galaxy, the Milky Way in the foreground

Spiral galaxy NGC 6744, optical image C014 / 5040
Spiral galaxy NGC 6744, optical image. This large spiral galaxy is similar to the Milky Way. It is located around 30 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Pavo

Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442) C014 / 5033
Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442), optical and infrared image. This is a wide-field view, which shows a much broader view than would be obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope

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

Spiral galaxy NGC 922, HST image
Spiral galaxy NGC 922, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the spiral galaxy NGC 922

Spiral galaxy NGC 1073, HST image
Spiral galaxy NGC 1073, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Optical image of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1073. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is thought to be a similar barred spiral

Andromeda galaxy, ultraviolet image
Andromeda galaxy, ultraviolet space telescope image. Andromeda is the nearest large galaxy to our own. It measures around 140

Abstract computer graphic of an eye on starfield

Andromeda constellation. Optical image of the constellation Andromeda. North is at top. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the small fuzzy blob at centre

Abstract artwork of a spiral galaxy over a city
Spiral galaxy. Abstract artwork of a spiral galaxy in the sky above a city. The galaxy could represent our own Milky Way, which is a spiral galaxy about 120, 000 light years across

Optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300
Spiral galaxy NGC 300. True-colour optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300 in the constellation Sculptor. This galaxy has a bright nucleus of older stars, and bluer

Galaxy NGC 5042
Spiral galaxy. Optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 5042. Its nucleus appears yellow as it mainly comprises older stars and dust. The arms are bluer as they contain young, hot stars

Computer artwork of a spiral galaxy forming
Galaxy formation. Computer artwork of a spiral galaxy forming in the aftermath of the Big Bang, the titanic explosion which created the Universe about 15 billion years ago

Optical image of the Seyfert galaxy NGC 1365
Active galaxy NGC 1365. True-colour optical image of the active barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365 in the constellation Fornax

Galaxy NGC 4741
Spiral galaxy. Optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4741. Its elongated form may be due to a past interaction with another galaxy. NGC 4741 lies in the constellation Canes Venatici

Optical image of M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy
Pinwheel galaxy. True-colour optical image of the spiral Pinwheel galaxy M101 (NGC 5457) in the constellation Ursa Major. This large and bright spiral galaxy lies around 20 million light years away

Galaxy NGC 1291
Spiral galaxy. Optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1291. This galaxy appears ring-shaped due to its circular arms. Its nucleus (white) is oval

Spiral galaxy M74

Artwork showing our galaxy the Milky Way

Barred spiral galaxy. Artists impression of a barred spiral galaxy. Galaxies of this type (classified as Sb) have a central bulge of stars, a bar-like structure occupying the inner part of the disc

Sombrero galaxy. Optical image of the Sombrero galaxy (M104, NGC 4594). This spiral galaxy lies 40 million light years away in the constellation Virgo. The galaxy is seen almost edge-on

Spiral galaxy NGC 4603. Optical image of a type Sc spiral galaxy, which lies 108 million light years away in the constellation of Centaurus

Alien sky at sunset, computer artwork
Alien sky at sunset. Computer artwork of a sky seen from a hypothetical alien (extrasolar) planet, showing another sun (orange, centre left)

Artwork of the Milky Way, our galaxy

Quasar Markarian 205. Optical image of the quasar Markarian 205 (upper right) and the spiral galaxy NGC 4319 (centre). These objects lie in the constellation of Draco

Galaxies M81 and M82. Optical image of the spiral galaxy M81 (centre) and the smaller irregularly shaped M82 (centre top)

Galaxy formation, computer artwork
Galaxy formation. Computer artwork of a spiral galaxy forming in the aftermath of the Big Bang about 15 billion years ago

Artwork depicting universe: Earth, Saturn, Nebula
Universe. Composite artwork depicting the universe from our Solar System through to deep space. The Earth centred on the Americas is seen in the foreground on a starfield

Andromeda galaxy (M31). North is at top. This large spiral galaxy is the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way, lying around 2.5 million light years from Earth, in the constellation Andromeda

Antennae interacting galaxies
Antennae Galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope image of star birth caused by the interactions of the Antennae Galaxies (NGC 4038/4039)

Spiral galaxy NGC 7331. Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7331. This galaxy lies around 50 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

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"Exploring the Vastness of Spiral Galaxies: A Journey through the Cosmos" Sombrero Galaxy (M104): Behold the stunning beauty of the Sombrero galaxy, captured in this HST image. Its distinctive shape and dark dust lane make it a true celestial marvel. Spiral Galaxy NGC 2841: Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing spiral arms of NGC 2841, as revealed by this captivating HST image. Witness its graceful structure and intricate details that span across millions of light-years. The Majestic Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104): Prepare to be awestruck by the sheer grandeur of Messier 104, also known as the Sombrero galaxy. This HST image showcases its remarkable central bulge and prominent dust ring. Supernova in Galaxy: Witness an explosive event within a spiral galaxy. This awe-inspiring phenomenon captures our attention, reminding us of the dynamic nature present throughout these cosmic wonders. Spiral Galaxy M81: Marvel at this composite image showcasing M81's vibrant spiral arms illuminated by countless stars and interstellar gas clouds. Explore its majestic beauty that spans over tens of thousands of light-years. A Galactic Light Show in Spiral Galaxy NGC 4258: Delight your senses with a spectacular display within NGC 4258. As if painted on a canvas, vibrant colors illuminate its spiral arms, creating an enchanting galactic light show. View of Our Milky Way Galaxy: Take a moment to appreciate our own galactic home – the Milky Way. Gaze upon its sprawling arms filled with billions upon billions of stars, reminding us how small we are amidst this vast universe. Whirlpool Galaxy: Get caught up in the swirling dance between two galaxies - M51 and its companion. Known as "The Whirlpool, " their gravitational interaction creates breathtaking tidal forces, shaping their graceful spiral arms. NGC 4565.