Galactic Collection (#7)

NGC 2903 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Leo. It is noted for it multiple hot spots of intense star forming regions

Constellations Cygnus and Lyra with nearby deep sky objects
Constellations Cygnus and Lyra. The North America Nebula is visible at top left and Gamma Cygni nebulosity left of center. The Cygnus star cloud is at center, Veil Nebula at lower left

Explorer looking at the Milky Way from the coast of the Black Sea
Explorer standing on the coast of the Black Sea with the Milky Way and light trails of cars from the top of the mountain Ilyas-Kaya in Crimea

The arc of the Milky Way and zodiacal light appear over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
Tibetan sky at the break of dawn, The arc of the Milky Way from Sagittarius to Perseus and the cone shape of zodiacal light appear over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

A colorful nebula and stars in the cosmos

Artists concept of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula
A blurring of colors of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula, or maybe its just a dream, who knows

NGC 1232, a spiral galaxy in Eridanus

Panorama of Waterton Lakes National Park overlooking the townsite
August 31, 2013 - Panorama of Waterton Lakes National Park around Upper Waterton Lake, overlooking the townsite on a dark moonless night

A cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities
Artists concept of a cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities, bright, colorful and beautiful

A conceptual image of the universe with its mixture of rich colours and cosmic objects

The Great Clobular Cluster in Hercules, also known as Messier 13 or NGC 6205, is a globular cluster in the Hercules constellation

The constellation of Canis Major with nearby deep sky objects
The constellation of Canis Major, with Sirius at upper right, Messier 41 cluster to the left of Sirius, and M46 and M47 clusters above at upper right

A small group of galaxies known as the Leo Triplet
NGC 3628 along with M65 and M66 form the famous Leo Triplet, a small group of galaxies

The Perseus Galaxy Cluster (Abell 426) lies about 250 million light years from Earth towards the northern constellation of Perseus. It is comprised of over 500 galaxies including NGC 1275

The Milky Way rising above the hills of Azul, Argentina
The Milky Way and its satellite galaxies the Magellanic Clouds rising above the hills of Azul, Argentina

The creation of a new solar system somewhere deep in outer space

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

Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky
February 7, 2013 - Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky on a partly hazy night with some clouds reflecting light pollution from sodium vapour highway and street lights

A rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets
This artists rendition illustrates a rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets

NGC 891, an edge-on spiral galaxy in Andromeda

Markarians Chain galaxies that form part of the Virgo Cluster

Dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius
The dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius and globular cluster NGC 6723

A man on a mountain under the Milky Way on the Lago-Naki plateau in Russia
Silhouette of a man on a mountain under the Milky Way on the Lago-Naki plateau in Russia

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

Gamma Rays in Active Galactic Nuclei

Wintery seascape of an ice world

The Cocoon Nebula in the constellation Cygnus
The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146), a bright red emission and blue reflection nebula 4, 000 light years away in the constellation Cygnus, located at the end of a long dark nebula Barnard 168

Barred spiral galaxy NGC 55 in the constellation Sculptor

NGC 5907 spiral galaxy

IC 443 supernova remnant in Gemini
The supernova remnant IC 443 in Gemini near the stars Mu Geminorum (left) and Eta Geminorum (right. Slight haze passing thru on some exposures added the star glows

A dense star cluster forms this galaxy out in space

View of a distant part of the galaxy

Messier 3, a globular cluster in the constellation Canes Venatici

The constellation of Cancer with nearby deep sky objects
The constellation of Cancer with the star cluster Messier 44 at center. Pollux is at upper right, Procyon at lower right, and Regulus at lower left

The Taurus region showing dark lanes of nebulosity

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

Giant galactic blobs
This artists concept illustrates one possible answer to the puzzle of the giant galactic blobs. These blobs (red), first identified about five years ago

NGC 457, the Owl Cluster, in the constellation Cassiopeia

NGC 4038-4039, Interacting Galaxies in Corvus

Elliptical galaxy NGC 1275
NGC 1275, also known as Perseus A, is a large elliptical galaxy with an active supermassive black hole at its center which spews plasma jets and filaments over 20

Digitally generated image of deep space

The central region of the Milky Way galaxy
In this image, observations using infrared light and X-ray light see through the obscuring dust and reveal the intense activity near the galactic core of the Milky Way

A collection of colorful nebulae, gases, dust, stars and interstellar matter

Sharpless 140 in the constellation Cepheus
Sharpless 140 lies almost 3000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus. At its heart is a cluster of three deeply embedded young stars

Irregular galaxy NGC 1427A
The irregular galaxy NGC 1427A is a spectacular example of the stellar rumble. Under the gravitational grasp of a large gang of galaxies, called the Fornax cluster

The Hand of Destiny Nebula is devouring the star Abigor
The Hand of Destiny Nebula, also known as the Hand of Ukobach, is devouring the star Abigor. The struggle between the two monstrous powers is causing all of Abigors planets to boil away their lighter

M101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

Open cluster Messier 39 in the constellation Cygnus

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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.