Dwarf Galaxy Collection

Large Magellanic cloud
Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), infrared image. The LMC is a dwarf galaxy, and a satellite of our own Milky Way galaxy. It contains regions of emission nebula (green, yellow and red)

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

Star formation in the Tarantula Nebula
This Hubble Space Telescope mosaic, spanning a width of 600 light-years, shows a star factory of more the 800, 000 stars being born

Comet Lemmon next to the Small Magellanic Cloud

The Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

Galaxy sizes compared to IC 1101, the largest known galaxy

The Tarantula Nebula
NGC 2070, The Tarantula Nebula

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

Illustration of a supermassive black hole in the middle of a dense galaxy
An illustration of a supermassive black hole, weighing as much as 21 million suns, located in the middle of the ultradense galaxy M60-UCD1

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

NGC 3628, an unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo
The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 or NGC 224, in the constellation Andromeda

A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky
December 13-14 - A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky, taken from Coonabarabran, Australia. Orion and Jupiter are at left (west), Sirius, Canis Major

NGC 247 galaxy in the constellation Cetus

NGC 346, Open Cluster and Nebula Complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud. NGC 346 is the brightest star forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

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

Widefield view of the Tarantula Nebula
Widefield view of 30 Doradus, spanning a width of 600 light-years, shows a star factory of more the 800, 000 stars being born

Barred spiral galaxy NGC 55 in the constellation Sculptor

The Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud
The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) in the Large Magellanic Cloud

A stellar nursery known as R136 in the 30 Doradus Nebula
A massive, young stellar nursery known as R136, located in the 30 Doradus Nebula, a turbulent star-birth region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way

Large Magellanic Cloud

Coma Cluster of galaxies
The Hubble Space Telescope captures the magnificent starry population of the Coma Cluster of galaxies, one of the densest known galaxy collections in the universe

NGC 602, starforming complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud

The Tarantula Nebula, a star forming region located in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NGC 2070, found in the southern constellation of Dorado, is an intense star forming region located in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is also known as the Tarantula Nebula or 30 Doradus

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

Dwarf galaxy UGC 1281 in the Triangulum constellation

Andromeda Galaxy with companions
M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, with companions, M32 below and M110 above

Messier 51, the Whirlpool Galaxy

Three newly-discovered streams arcing high over the Milky Way Galaxy are remnants of cannibalized galaxies and star clusters

NGC 6503, spiral galaxy in the constellation Draco

Infrared image of the Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 or NGC 224

Hundreds of galaxies in the Coma Cluster, Abell 1656

The Small Magellanic Cloud, NGC 292

Magellanic dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 4449 in the constellation Canes Venatici

Widefield view of the constellations Virgo and Coma Berenices, showing thousands of galaxies

The Milky Way and the other members of our Local Group of galaxies

This panoramic view encompasses the entire sky as seen by Two Micron All-Sky Survey. The measured brightnesses of half a billion stars (points)

Starburst Galaxy NGC 1313
NGC 1313 bears resemblance to the Magellanic Clouds, the disturbed dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way. It is also known as a starburst galaxy evidenced by clouds of brilliant

Swirls of gas and dust reside in this region of star formation inside the Large Magellanic
Swirls of gas and dust reside in this ethereal-looking region of star formation. This majestic view, located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), reveals a region where low-mass

NGC 4449, an irregular galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. NGC 4449 is a dwarf irregular galaxy and a member of the Canis Venaticorum I cloud which contains a few other prominent galaxies

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

Dwarf galaxy Leo IV, HST image
Dwarf galaxy Leo IV, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) optical image. This small, dim galaxy in visible light is a sparse scattering of stars that are virtually indistinguishable from the background

Optical image of the Fornax dwarf galaxy
Fornax dwarf galaxy. True-colour optical image of the Fornax dwarf galaxy in the constellation Fornax. This small, irregular galaxy is a satellite galaxy to our own Milky Way, which lies around 600

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"Dwarf Galaxy: A Universe Within Reach" Explore the wonders of the cosmos, starting with the captivating Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way. Witness its ethereal beauty as it dances across the night sky, alongside other celestial marvels like The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) and its companion galaxy. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of star formation in the Tarantula Nebula, where new stars are born amidst swirling cosmic clouds. Gaze upon Comet Lemmon gracefully passing by the Small Magellanic Cloud, leaving a trail of wonder in its wake. Contemplate the vastness of space as we compare galaxies to IC 1101, an immense giant among them all. Behold NGC 1569, a nearby dwarf galaxy captured through NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST), revealing intricate details that spark curiosity and awe. Delve into mysteries beyond imagination with an illustration depicting a supermassive black hole nestled within a dense galaxy's core. Journey further into this cosmic tapestry as galaxies are presented on equal scales for comparison - each one unique yet interconnected in their grandeur. Discover NGC 3628, an unbarred spiral galaxy residing in Leo's constellation; its majestic arms outstretched towards infinity. Immerse yourself completely under a fish-eye lens capturing a mesmerizing 360-degree image of our entire southern sky - every corner filled with distant galaxies waiting to be explored. Finally, let your gaze wander towards NGC 247 in Cetus' constellation - another gem among countless others scattered throughout our universe. Dwarf galaxies may be small in size but hold immeasurable wonders within their boundaries – reminding us that even seemingly insignificant entities can possess extraordinary secrets waiting to be unveiled by those who dare to look up and dream beyond what meets the eye.