Galactic Collection (#24)

Milky Way over Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Bands of dust and glowing nebulae are seen along the band of billions of stars that is our Milky Way galaxy seen from the inside

Milky Way over Flinders, Australia
Milky Way over Flinders, Victoria, Australia. Bands of dust and glowing nebulae are seen along the band of billions of stars that is our Milky Way galaxy seen from the inside

Astronomical collage. Artwork showing (from left to right): the Earth, a planet and its parent star, nebulae (red, green and black), the surface of a star, a ringed gas giant planet, a comet

Spiral galaxy M66, infrared image. Blue areas are mature stars, while red areas are regions of active star formation. It is thought the distorted shape of this galaxy is due to gravitational

Swift mission gamma ray burst map, 2010
Swift mission gamma ray burst map. This map shows the 500 gamma ray bursts (GRBs) detected by NASAs Swift mission while in Earth orbit between December 2004 and April 2010

Active galaxy NGC 1275, gamma ray image
Active galaxy NGC 1275, Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope image. Brighter colours indicate higher numbers of gamma rays. The rays are thought to emanate from a central black hole

Giant elliptical galaxy M87, composite image. M87 is located 60 million light years from Earth in the constellation Virgo

Andromeda Galaxy core stars, artwork. This disk of young, blue stars is thought to be orbiting a supermassive black hole at the core of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)

Milky way from Hawaii
Milky way at dusk. The Milky Way is a band of stars in the night sky that is a view of our own spiral galaxy from the inside. Photographed from Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

Spiral galaxy, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Dark matter, conceptual computer artwork
Dark matter. Conceptual computer artwork representing the presence of dark matter in the universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no radiation

Milky way and observatories, Hawaii
Milky way and observatories. These observatories are on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. From left to right they are: Subaru Telescope, Keck 1 and Keck 2 telescopes

Eclipse over an alien planet, artwork. The planets moon (upper right) is passing in front of (eclipsing) the planets parent star

Fornax A galaxy. Combined optical (white) and radio (orange) image of the galaxy Fornax A (NGC 1316, centre). The smaller galaxy NGC 1317 is above it

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"Exploring the Galactic Marvels: From Hubble Ultra Deep Field to Interacting Galaxies" Embark on a cosmic journey as we delve into the wonders of our galactic neighborhood. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies reveal a breathtaking tapestry of celestial bodies, each one telling its own unique story. Marvel at the Messier objects, a full set of captivating treasures scattered across the vast expanse of space. Among them, behold the mesmerizing M51 Whirlpool Galaxy, where swirling arms dance in an eternal cosmic ballet. Gaze upon the enigmatic Sombrero Galaxy (M104), captured by HST's lens in all its majestic glory. Its distinct shape and dark dust lane make it an iconic sight within our universe's tapestry. Witness the Antennae colliding galaxies as they merge and intertwine, creating stunning displays of stellar fireworks that illuminate distant corners of space with their radiant energy. The Spiral galaxy NGC 2841 enchants us with its graceful spiraling arms, showcasing nature's artistic prowess on a grand scale. It serves as a reminder that beauty can be found even in the most remote corners of our cosmos. In Scorpius constellation lies hidden secrets waiting to be discovered – ancient stars forming patterns that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Behold the grandeur of Messier 104 - The Majestic Sombrero Galaxy. This celestial hat adorns our night sky with elegance and mystery, inviting us to ponder over its origins and existence. Our neighboring Andromeda galaxy beckons us from afar, offering glimpses into another world beyond our own. Its spiral structure mirrors our Milky Way but holds countless mysteries yet to be unraveled. Through conceptual imagery depicting "Observing the Universe, " we are reminded that human curiosity knows no bounds when it comes to unraveling the secrets held within these galactic realms. HST's deep-view reveals several very distant galaxies dotting space, like precious gems scattered across a cosmic canvas.