Galactic Centre Collection

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

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

Central Milky Way

Galactic Centre of the Milky Way
A 50mm image of the galactic centre of the Milky Way

The Milky Way as seen from Hardap Resort, Hardap Region, Namibia, Africa
The Milky Way as seen from Hardap Resort; Hardap Region, Namibia

Millky Way at Watukarung Beach, East Java, Indonesia
Millky Way at Watukarung Beach; East Java, Indonesia

Perfect Purple
Milky Way over the Southern Ocean. Australia

Black hole, artwork C017 / 7668
Black hole, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Laser-pushed lightsail starship, artwork. This starships lightsail is 1000 kilometres across. The centre of the Milky Way galaxy is in the background

Milky Way galactic centre, artwork. The centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is located in the constellation of Sagittarius, some 25, 000 light years from Earth

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

Supermassive black hole, artwork C016 / 9724
Supermassive black hole. Artwork of an accretion disc of infalling material (orange) and a high-energy particle jet (blue) associated with a supermassive black hole at the centre of a galaxy

Mrk 231 galactic black hole, artwork C015 / 0792
Mrk 231 galactic black hole. Artwork of the environment around the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy Markarian 231

Black hole, artwork C017 / 7667
Black hole, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Centre of the Milky Way, infrared image C014 / 5035
Centre of the Milky Way, infrared image. These stars form part of the centre of our Milky Way galaxy. This galactic centre is located in the constellation of Sagittarius, some 25

NGC 4889 galactic black hole, artwork C015 / 0801
NGC 4889 galactic black hole. Artwork of stars in an elliptical galaxy clustered around a supermassive black hole (upper right) of about 10 billion solar masses

Hercules A galactic jets, composite image. Combined radio and optical image of the galactic jets (pink) emerging from the centre of the Hercules A galaxy

Black hole swallowing a star, artwork C017 / 7672
Black hole swallowing a star, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Black hole swallowing a star, artwork C017 / 7671
Black hole swallowing a star, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Black hole, artwork C017 / 7669
Black hole, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Black hole, artwork C017 / 7670
Black hole, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Milky Way starfield
Central Milky Way. Optical image of a starfield centred on the central Milky Way. North is at top. The bright area at lower centre is made up of star clouds lying towards the centre of our galaxy

Optical photograph of the Milky Way
Optical photograph of part of the Milky Way in the constellation of the Southern Cross, showing the dark Coalsack nebula at centre

Artwork of the central region of the Milky Way
The Milky Way centre. Map of an area 1000 light years across centred on the core of our Milky Way galaxy. The bright source at centre is Sagittarius A, which coincides with the galaxys core

Central region of the Milky Way. The Milky Way is our own galaxy, seen from within. This gives it the appearance of a band of light crossing the sky

Milky Way showing Comet Halley
Optical photograph of part of the Milky Way, in the constellation of Norma (the Rule), showing Halleys Comet at upper left. The comet has a diffuse, bluish, fanlike tail composed of gas and dust

Centre of Milky Way
Central Milky Way. Optical image of the central region of the Milky Way. North is at top. The brightest part of the Milky Way lies in the zodiacal constellations Sagittarius (centre)

Optical photo of the centre of the Milky Way

Hubble image of black hole
Black hole. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) data that reveals the presence of a black hole in the centre of the M84 galaxy. The image shows the velocity of gas seen along a long, narrow slit

Central Milky Way in constellation Sagittarius
Central Milky Way. Optical image of star clouds which lie in the direction of the central core of our galaxy, the Milky Way, in the constellation of Sagittarius

Milky Way galactic centre, composite image. This image is around 250 light years across. It shows the centre of the Milky Way galaxy, located 26

Sagittarius A, X-ray image
Sagittarius A. Coloured X-ray image of the supermassive black hole, known as sagittarius A-star, at the centre of our galaxy the Milky Way

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"Exploring the Mysteries of the Galactic Centre: A Journey into the Heart of the Milky Way" Embark on a celestial adventure as we delve into the enigmatic depths of our galaxy, the Milky Way. At its core lies an awe-inspiring spectacle known as the Galactic Centre, a captivating cosmic phenomenon that captivates astronomers and stargazers alike. Located within the Central Milky Way, this mesmerizing region offers breathtaking views from various corners of our planet. From Hardap Resort in Namibia, Africa to Watukarung Beach in East Java, Indonesia; witness nature's perfect canvas adorned with twinkling stars and hues reminiscent of Perfect Purple. Amongst these celestial wonders resides a mysterious entity - a black hole. In artwork C017 / 7668, it is depicted as an ethereal vortex drawing everything towards its unfathomable depths. This supermassive black hole stands at the heart of our galactic centre, shrouded in intrigue and fascination. Imagine futuristic possibilities as you gaze upon artwork showcasing a laser-pushed lightsail starship traversing through space (artwork). It sparks curiosity about potential interstellar travel and exploration beyond our own spiral galaxy NGC 3627 (composite image C016 / 9728). As we ponder these cosmic marvels, let us not forget that at its core lies an intricate dance between matter and energy. The galactic centre serves as a hub for countless celestial bodies swirling around this gravitational epicenter – truly exemplifying both beauty and chaos simultaneously. So next time you find yourself gazing up at night sky or contemplating humanity's place in this vast universe, remember to look towards the Galactic Centre - where mysteries unfold amidst billions of stars illuminating our beloved Milky Way.