Galactic Collection (#4)

The constellation of Virgo

The Milky Way over the Delinha observatory in China
The Milky Way from Cassiopeia to Auriga appears over the Delinha observatory in Qinghai province of China. The dome, housing a 13.7m millimeter radio telescope

The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada
September 9, 2013 - The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada

IC 59 and IC 62 faint reflection nebulae near Gamma Cassiopeia

The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross
The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster area on the east side of Crux, the Southern Cross. The Coal Sack, which to the eye looks like a large dark patch, under photography breaks up into small patches

A colorful star system illuminated by different colored nebula gases, providing light and warmth to a nearby planet

The constellation of Leo and the Coma Star Cluster in Coma Berenices. The slight brightening at bottom is from Gegenschein

Globular cluster M13
December 4, 2008 - Hubble catches an instantaneous glimpse of many hundreds of thousands of stars moving about in the globular cluster M13

360 panorama of the Milky Way over Lago-Naki plateau, Russia

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

The Milky Way in Serra da Estrela, Portugal

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula (NGC 6523), and Trifid Nebula (NGC 6514), in the constellation Sagittarius

The Cigar Galaxy and Bodes Galaxy
Messier 82, the Cigar Galaxy (left), and Messier 81, Bodes Galaxy (right)

The Orion constellation between trees, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Orion constellation between a couple of trees from a rural location, Buenos Aires, Argentina

A colorful nebula in the universe

Princess Nebula
This nebular expanse has the characteristics of a woman with a crown on her head

Messier 81 spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Powerful energies surge out into space from this gas giant

The Milky Way behind a rural landscape, Mercedes, Argentina
The Milky Way in horizontal position setting at the west behind a rural landscape, Mercedes, Argentina

IC1805 Everest of Nebula
IC 1805 Everest of Nebulae taken with sulfur II, hydrogen alpha, and ionized oxygen filter

Artists concept illustrating our beautiful cosmic universe
Artists concept illustrating what a beautiful, colorful place our cosmic universe truly is

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

Northern summer / autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada
September 20, 2011 - Northern summer/autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada

NGC7331 Galaxy and its companion galaxies
NGC 7331 Galaxy and its companion galaxies with clear red green blue filter set

An artists impression of supernova 1993J, an exploding star in the galaxy M81 whose light reached us 21 years ago. The supernova originated in a double-star system where one member was a massive star

Centaurus A Galaxy NGC 5128

A supernova destroying its system of planets in the depths of our galaxy

47 Tucanae, a globular cluster located in the constellation Tucana
47 Tucanae (NGC 104), a globular cluster located in the constellation Tucana

Colliding spiral galaxies
April 24, 2008 - NGC 520 is the product of a collision between two disk galaxies that started 300 million years ago. It exemplifies the middle stages of the merging process

The beauty of the creation of the universe

A planetary system in the outer limits of a distant nebula, somewhere within our galaxy

Artist concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova
This image is part of a series that illustrates the death of a star and its system of planets as it blows itself apart becoming a supernova

Globular cluster M22 in the constellation Sagittarius. M22 is one of the nearest globular clusters to our sun. Its stars stretch some 200 light years across

Rosette nebula (NGC 2244) in Monoceros

A large collection of galaxies
A surprisingly large collection of galaxies (red dots) stand out at a remarkably large distance in this composite image combining infrared and visible-light observations

Carina Nebula
This false-color image taken by the Spitzer Space Telescope shows the South Pillar region of the star-forming region called the Carina Nebula

A 360 degree panorama with aurora and bands of airglow at a Summer Star Party
August 19, 2012 - A 360 degree panorama of the main observing field at the Meadows Campground at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan, Canada, for the annual Summer Star Party

Large complex of dust and gas in the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus
Large complex of dust and gas on the border of the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus

A space shuttle tries to avoid the gravity well of a supermassive black hole
An astronaut works desperately to repair his engine, before being caught in the gravity well of a supermassive black hole

Artists concept of a developing alien life form

Artist concept of a galaxy inside of a glowing hydrogen blob. The artists representation shows what one of the galaxies inside a blob might look like if viewed at a relatively close distance

Bubble Nebula and Cave Nebula mosaic
A mosaic of the region in Cassiopeia and Cepheus containing the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) at lower left, and the Cave Nebula (Sh 2-155) at upper right. At left is the bright open cluster Messier 52

Aurora borealis and Milky Way over Carcross, Yukon, Canada

Messier 82, a starburst galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, is a nearby Starburst Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. Messier 82 is the closest starburst galaxy to the Milky Way

Widefield view of the Large Magellanic Cloud

A nebular cluster of gases and stars in this cosmic image

Spiral galaxy NGC 1309
Stunning details of the face-on spiral galaxy, cataloged as NGC 1309, are captured in this color image

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

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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.