Spiral Collection (#59)

Moth proboscis, SEM
Moth proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a coiled proboscis of a moth (order Lepidoptera)

Stellar formation
Star formation. Image 1 of 2. Artwork of a cloud of gas and dust coalescing during the formation of a star. Stars form when gas clouds contract under their own gravity

Andromeda starfield. Optical image of stars in the constellation Andromeda, the princess. The bright star at centre is Mirach (Beta Andromedae), with Almach (Gamma Andromedae) in the top left corner

Panspermia: biomolecules in the universe
Panspermia, conceptual computer artwork. The theory of panspermia states that the molecules that form the building blocks of life are found throughout the universe

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 collision model
Galactic collision. Image 2 of 2. Supercomputer model of a collision between two spiral galaxies. The top left frame is 200 million years after the bottom right frame in image R826/090

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

Energy-releasing black hole. Computer artwork of the energy-releasing black hole (upper left) in galaxy MCG -6-30-15. The energy around this black hole was measured by astronomers

Spiral galaxy NGC 4414, Hubble Space Telescope image. New stars are being formed on the edges of the galaxy. These stars are blue, compared to the older stars in the centre

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy
Whirlpool Galaxy. Optical image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194) and its companion galaxy NGC 5195 (above M51). M51 is a spiral galaxy whose arms contain hot, young stars (blue)

X-ray sources in M74, Chandra image
X-ray sources (red) in the spiral galaxy M74, composite of optical and Chandra X-ray telescope images. The sources are mostly black holes

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

Andromeda Galaxy (M31, NGC 224)
Optical photograph of M31, the Andromeda Galaxy (NGC 224). Located 2. 2 million light years from Earth, M31 is a giant spiral galaxy which dominates the " Local Group" of which our own

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

Optical photograph of the Andromeda Galaxy
Optical photograph of M31, the Andromeda Galaxy (NGC 224). Located 2.2 million light years from Earth, M31 is a giant spiral galaxy which dominat- es the " Local Group" of which our own

Artwork showing our galaxy the Milky Way

Active galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the Circinus active (Seyfert) galaxy. A Seyfert galaxy is thought to have a black hole at the centre of its small, bright nucleus (white)

Galaxy M106
Spiral galaxy M106. Optical image of the spiral galaxy M106 (NGC 4258), around 25 million light years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. North is at top

Andromeda Galaxy with two companion galaxies
Great Andromeda Galaxy. Computer-coloured image of the Great Andromeda Galaxy (M31; NGC 224). It is located 2.2 million light years from Earth in the constellation Andromeda

Abstract computer artwork of a spiral
Spiral. Abstract computer illustration of a spiral

Wasting money, conceptual image

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

Pinwheel galaxy (M33)

Pinwheel galaxy. Optical image of the Pinwheel galaxy (M33) in the constellation Triangulum. North is at top. This face-on spiral galaxy is just under 3 million light years from our Milky Way galaxy

True-colour Palomar image of the Andromeda Galaxy
Andromeda Galaxy. True-colour optical image from the Palomar Observatory Sky Survey of the Great Andromeda Galaxy (M31; NGC 224)

Andromeda Galaxy with brightness contour lines
Great Andromeda Galaxy. Optical image of the Great Andromeda Galaxy (M31; NGC 224) overlaid with contour lines which link areas of equal brightness

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

Inner ear, artwork. The cochlea (left) is a hollow spiral that contains microscopic hairs that respond to sound vibrations from the middle ear

Carbonated drink. Curly drinking straw wrapped round a glass of fizzy drink

Light trails. Abstract pattern of trailing lights on an aeroplane. This effect was produced by moving the camera during a long exposure photograph

Coiled sausage on a plate

Genetic modification, conceptual artwork. Human figures and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, upper left to bottom right corner), which carries the genetic code. Chromosomes are seen at top left corner

Genetically modified food

Sellotape, light micrograph
Sellotape, polarised light micrograph

Designer babies. Conceptual computer artwork of human babies and two strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), representing designer babies

Designer baby. Conceptual computer artwork of a human baby, a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) double helix (centre) and genetic sequences (white bands), representing a designer baby

Syphilis bacteria, artwork

Helicobacter pylori bacterium, artwork

Spirillum bacteria, artwork

DNA structure
Computer artwork depicting the Bases of a DNA structure: Adenine (blue), Guanine (red), Cytosine (green) and Thymine (yellow)

DNA with money. Computer artwork of a DNA double helix superimposed over a British 20 pound note. This image could represent the commercial implications of DNA research

Destruction of DNA helix. The computer artwork may represent the breakdown of DNA during an explosion or the destruction of DNA in hot, molten lava

Cosmic wave, artwork
Cosmic wave, conceptual computer artwork. Spinning black hole dragging the fabric of space and time into its centre

DNA, conceptual computer artwork. Deoxyribonucleic acid is the molecule that controls the growth, development and functioning of all living things

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Spiral: From Staircases to Galaxies" Ascend into elegance with a mesmerizing spiral staircase at the Tulip Staircase, Queens House, Greenwich. Discover the hidden beauty of nature's design in the Fibonacci spiral, an artwork that echoes mathematical perfection. Lose yourself in the cosmic whirlpool as you gaze upon M51, the captivating Whirlpool Galaxy. Travel back in time with ancient coins from Pontius Pilate's era (30-31 AD), featuring intricate spirals on bronze surfaces. Witness engineering marvels like The Spiral Bridge in Hastings, Minnesota - a testament to human ingenuity and architectural prowess. Delve into history through an enchanting engraving showcasing nautilus and ammonite shells - symbols of evolution and natural wonders. Marvel at Messier 104, also known as Sombrero Galaxy; its majestic spiral structure leaves stargazers spellbound across galaxies far away. Immerse yourself in botanical splendor at Royal Botanic Gardens' Temperate House, London - where a stunning spiral staircase beckons visitors to explore UNESCO World Heritage Site grounds. Get lost amidst stars within Andromeda galaxy's vast expanse; its swirling arms paint a picture of cosmic grandeur beyond imagination. Experience celestial phenomena akin to a magnifying glass with our universe acting as A Cosmic Magnifying Glass revealing secrets hidden among distant galaxies Unearth ancient treasures preserved within shell fossils collage - each piece telling stories of life forms long gone but forever etched in spiraling patterns Admire craftsmanship embodied by Double Bass Scroll.