Galaxy Collection (#59)

Artwork of anti-matter drive starship
Antimatter starship. Artists impression of a space vehicle for exploring other star systems. The vehicle is 700 metres long, has a mass of 15

Expanding universe, computer artwork
Expanding universe. Computer artwork illustrating the spatial expansion of the universe, using the analogy of an expanding balloon

Early formation of galaxies, artwork
Early formation of galaxies. Computer artwork showing the universes evolution from the dark ages (top) to the evolution of galaxies (bottom)

Galaxy formation, computer artwork
Galaxy formation. Computer artwork of a spiral galaxy forming in the aftermath of the Big Bang about 15 billion years ago

Artwork depicting universe: Earth, Saturn, Nebula
Universe. Composite artwork depicting the universe from our Solar System through to deep space. The Earth centred on the Americas is seen in the foreground on a starfield

Andromeda galaxy (M31). North is at top. This large spiral galaxy is the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way, lying around 2.5 million light years from Earth, in the constellation Andromeda

Pinwheel galaxy (M33)

Pinwheel galaxy. Optical image of the Pinwheel galaxy (M33) in the constellation Triangulum. North is at top. This face-on spiral galaxy is just under 3 million light years from our Milky Way galaxy

True-colour Palomar image of the Andromeda Galaxy
Andromeda Galaxy. True-colour optical image from the Palomar Observatory Sky Survey of the Great Andromeda Galaxy (M31; NGC 224)

Andromeda Galaxy with brightness contour lines
Great Andromeda Galaxy. Optical image of the Great Andromeda Galaxy (M31; NGC 224) overlaid with contour lines which link areas of equal brightness

Cartwheel galaxy. Optical image of the Cartwheel galaxy (centre) and its companions (lower right). The ring shape of the Cartwheel is due to a collision with one of the smaller galaxies

Antennae interacting galaxies
Antennae Galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope image of star birth caused by the interactions of the Antennae Galaxies (NGC 4038/4039)

HST image of Cartwheel Galaxy & companions

Maffei I and II galaxies. North is at top. Maffei I (red, centre right) is an elliptical galaxy, Maffei II (centre left) is classified as a barred spiral

Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1300, HST image
Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1300, Hubble Space Telescope image. It is known as a barred spiral as the arms radiate from a central bar (running left- right)

Irregular galaxy NGC 1427, Hubble Space Telescope image. This galaxy has been distorted by the gravitational field of the nearby Fornax cluster of galaxies (not seen)

Spiral galaxy NGC 7331. Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7331. This galaxy lies around 50 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

Infrared galaxies. Thirty largest galaxies seen in the infrared sky. These are not the same as the largest galaxies viewed in visible light because some stars are brighter in visible light than in

Frederick William Herschel, astronomer
Frederick William Herschel (1738-1822), German- British astronomer. Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781, which resulted in his appointment as private astronomer to Englands King George III

Space travel, conceptual image

Genetic universe. Computer artwork of a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in space surrounded by galaxies. DNA encodes sections called genes that encode the bodys genetic information

Spiral galaxy M101, Hubble Space Telescope image. M101 is also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy. It lies around 25 million light years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major

Spherical universe, artwork
Spherical or closed universe, conceptual artwork

Active galaxy, conceptual artwork
Active galaxy, conceptual computer artwork. Active galaxies are typical galaxies (centre), but with a small core of emission in the middle of the galaxy, known as an active galactic nucleus (AGN)

Galaxy NGC 2842, Chandra X-ray image. This active spiral galaxy is in the constellation Ursa Major, and is about 150 million light years distant

Spiral galaxy NGC 253. Infrared composite image of the spiral galaxy NGC 253, also known as the Silver Coin, or Sculptor, galaxy

Parallel universes, artwork
Parallel universes, conceptual computer artwork

Eye of the storm, conceptual image
Eye of the storm. Conceptual computer artwork of a hurricane

Milky Way galactic centre, composite image. This image is around 250 light years across. It shows the centre of the Milky Way galaxy, located 26

Prehistoric black hole, conceptual image

Solving the Universes mysteries, artwork
Solving the Universes mysteries, conceptual artwork

Milky Way over Phillip Island, Australia
Milky Way over Phillip Island, 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 Shipwreck Coast, 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

Universe time line, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Milky Way over Cape Schanck, Australia
Milky Way over Cape Schanck, 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 Cape Otway, Australia
Milky Way over Cape Otway, 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 Wilsons Promontory, 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 Parkes Observatory, New South Wales, 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 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

Earth and Milky Way, computer artwork
Earth and Milky Way. Computer artwork of the Earth seen from space, centred on Europe. The Northern Polar Region (white, at top) is illuminated by the Sun, indicating it is a Summers day in Europe

Expanding universe, conceptual image. The universe and its galaxies are shown on the surface of a balloon. As the balloon is inflated the galaxies recede from each other

Antennae galaxies, composite image. Two galaxies (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) are colliding here. They are 60 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Corvus

Expanding universe, artwork
Expanding universe. Artwork of galaxies and chains of clusters of galaxies in an expanding universe. Matter formed after the Big Bang

Multiverse, artwork
Multiverse. Conceptual computer artwork of multiple universes (spherical) making up the multiverse, also called the meta-universe or metaverse

Multiverse and wormholes, artwork
Multiverse and wormholes. Conceptual computer artwork of multiple universes (spherical) making up the multiverse, also called the meta-universe or metaverse

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

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"Exploring the Vastness of the Galaxy: From Hubble Ultra Deep Field to Magnificent Details" Embark on a cosmic journey through the wonders of our galaxy, where mysteries unfold and beauty knows no bounds. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies reveal a mesmerizing tapestry of celestial bodies, each one holding secrets yet to be unraveled. Delve into the realm of Messier objects, a full set showcasing celestial treasures meticulously cataloged by Charles Messier himself. Among them stands the M51 Whirlpool Galaxy, an enthralling dance between two galactic companions locked in an eternal embrace. Behold the majestic Sombrero Galaxy (M104), as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope's lens. Its distinctive shape and stunning halo make it stand out among its peers, leaving us in awe of nature's artistic prowess. While we marvel at distant galaxies, let us not forget our own humble abode within this vast expanse - our Solar System planets gracefully orbiting around their radiant star. And nestled within this cosmic symphony lies our home, the Milky Way, with its countless stars painting a breathtaking panorama across space. Witness remnants of stellar explosions etched upon eternity as we encounter Cygnus Loop Supernova Blast Wave – a testament to both destruction and creation that shapes our universe. Gaze upon Antennae colliding galaxies in all their chaotic splendor; their interstellar clash giving birth to new stars amidst swirling chaos. Marvel at Giant Twisters in Lagoon Nebula as they sculpt clouds of gas and dust into ethereal forms that defy imagination. The Spiral galaxy M81 beckons with its grandeur displayed through a composite image capturing its spiraling arms reaching towards infinity. Each detail reveals hidden stories waiting for intrepid explorers like us to decipher. Dive deep into dusty spiral galaxies where magnificent details await discovery - intricate patterns woven within veils of stardust whisper tales of cosmic evolution.