Galaxies Collection

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

Cosmic microwave background. Spherical projection of the cosmic microwave background, using all-sky data from the WMAP (Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe)

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

A Cosmic Magnifying Glass
Scanning the heavens for the first time since the successful December 1999 servicing mission, NASAs Hubble Space Telescope imaged a giant, cosmic magnifying glass

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dark matter distribution. Supercomputer simulation of the distribution of dark matter in the local universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no

Galaxy distribution, computer artwork
Galaxy distribution. Computer artwork of the distribution of galaxies in the Universe, appearing like foam on ocean waves

Time warp, conceptual image. Composite artwork of a clock being sucked into a wormhole

Colliding galaxies, artwork
Colliding galaxies. Computer artwork of colliding galaxies seen from an alien planet. Collisions between galaxies are fairly common

Pleiades or Seven Sisters (Messier 45 aka M45) in Taurus Constellation, taken from Eastern Colorado, USA. 8 November 2015

Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, and light pollution from town in the distance, Keetmanshoop, Namibia. Colours accentuated digitally

Oscillating universe theory, artwork. Also called cyclic models, these theories of the origin and nature of the universe postulate that following the Big Bang there is enough mass to reverse

Milky Way-Andromeda galactic collision C014 / 4726
Milky Way-Andromeda galactic collision. Artwork showing the future collision between the Milky Way Galaxy (disrupted) and the Andromeda Galaxy (spiral, lower left)

Herschels observations of galaxies. At the time of these observations, these objects were considered to be within our galaxy

Thomas Wright, British astronomer
Thomas Wright (1711-86), British astronomer. Wright was born at Byers Green in northern England. In 1730 he set up a school at which he taught mathematics and navigation

Evolution of the Universe, artwork
Evolution of the Universe. Computer artwork showing the evolution of the Universe from the Big Bang (far left) 12-15 billion years ago to the present day (far right)

Overlapping galaxies, HST image
Overlapping galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the overlapping galaxies known as 2MASX J00482185-2507365. The two objects are both spiral galaxies, with the outer rim of a small

Particle tracks on galaxies
Particle tracks and cosmology. Computer illustration of subatomic particle tracks (white spirals) seen with galaxies behind them

Stephans quintet. Optical image of Stephans quintet. This group of galaxies is 300 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

Map of galactic supercluster distribution
Map of the universe. Computer-generated map of the universe showing galactic superclusters (yellow) separated by voids (black)

Big Bang and early galaxies. Galaxies forming in the early universe following the Big Bang, the initial expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact state some 13.7 billion

Star Clusters
A diagram showing various clusters of stars

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

Andromeda Galaxy
Basudeb Chakrabarti

A Starry Night in Patagonia
Chao Feng 天馬

A Starry Night in Patagonia
Chao Feng 天馬

A Starry Night in Patagonia
Chao Feng 天馬

A Starry Night in Patagonia
Chao Feng 天馬

A Starry Night in Patagonia
Chao Feng 天馬

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) at night with the milky way in the background, Gyulaj, Tolna, Hungary. August. Taken using long exposure with flash at night

Stars and Milky Way over Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast, with the lights of Weymouth and Portland beyond, Dorset, England, UK, December 2013

Milky-way over hoodoo rock formations in the Canadian badlands, Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. May 2017

Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, and light pollution from town in the distance, Keetmanshoop, Namibia. Colours accentuated digitally

Astrophotography- English Oak Tree (Quercus robur) under stars of the Milky Way, Brecon Beacons National Park, International Dark Sky Preserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, August

The Milky Way over Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. July, 2020

Dead trees and milky way, La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina

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"Exploring the Vastness of Galaxies: From Hubble Ultra Deep Field to Interacting Galaxies" The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies reveal a mesmerizing tapestry of cosmic wonders, showcasing the diverse and distant inhabitants of our universe. Behold the Messier objects in their full set, a celestial treasure trove that has captivated astronomers for centuries with its stunning beauty and intricate details. Delving into the origins of our universe, the Cosmic Microwave Background provides us with an ancient snapshot, offering clues about its birth and evolution. Witness the breathtaking Antennae colliding galaxies captured by Hubble's lens, where galactic dance unfolds amidst interstellar chaos, creating awe-inspiring cosmic collisions. Embark on a journey through time as you explore the Universe timeline depicted in captivating artwork, unveiling key milestones in its vast history. A Cosmic Magnifying Glass allows us to peer deeper into space, revealing hidden secrets and magnifying distant galaxies that would otherwise remain unseen. Through a conceptual image titled "Observing the Universe, " we are reminded of humanity's insatiable curiosity as we strive to unravel mysteries beyond our earthly realm. Marvel at HST's deep view of several very distant galaxies; each speck represents countless stars and worlds waiting to be discovered within their far-flung corners of existence. Immerse yourself in an artistic representation of Torus universe—a mind-bending concept suggesting alternate dimensions coexisting alongside ours—challenging our perception of reality itself. Gaze upon Arp 147's interacting galaxies immortalized by Hubble's lens—an entangled celestial ballet where gravity shapes destiny and gives birth to new stellar formations. Pay homage to Edwin Hubble—the visionary US astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of galaxies—and whose legacy continues to inspire generations exploring outer space today.