Optical Image Collection

Ring Nebula M57, Hubble image C017 / 3725
Ring Nebula (M22, NGC 6720). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Ring Nebula M57. The Ring nebula is a planetary nebula lying around 2300 light years

M22 Globular Star Cluster, Hubble image C017 / 3722
M14 Globular Star Cluster (NGC 6656). This globular cluster lies around 10, 400 light years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius

Stephans quintet. Optical image of Stephans quintet. This group of galaxies is 300 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

Reflection nebula (NGC 2170) C017 / 3737
Reflection nebula (NGC 2170), optical image. This nebula lies around 2, 400 light years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros

Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image C017 / 3719
Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image. The Eagle Nebula is an emission nebula, a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars

Antennae colliding galaxies C017 / 3745
Antennae colliding galaxies, combined optical image. The Antennae (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) are formed of two galaxies colliding due to mutual gravitational attraction

Half Moon C018 / 1768
Half Moon. Optical image of a half Moon as seen from Germany

Spiral galaxy NGC 7331, optical image C017 / 3751
Spiral galaxy NGC 7331, combined optical image. This galaxy has a number of large starbirth regions (pink) in its spiral arms, areas where new stars are being formed

Spiral galaxy NGC 1232, optical image C017 / 3734
Spiral galaxy NGC 1232, combined optical image. NGC 1232 is located 20-degrees south of the celestial equator, in the constellation Eridanus (The River), about 100 million light-years away

Spiral galaxy M106, Hubble image C017 / 3730
Spiral galaxy M106, optical image. Hubble Space telescope image of the spiral galaxy M106 (NGC 4258). This galaxy measures 30, 000 light years across, and lies 25 million light years from Earth

Spiral galaxy NGC 2403, optical image C017 / 3738
Spiral galaxy NGC 2403, combined optical image. NGC 2403 lies about 12 million light years from Earth, in the constellation Camelopardalis

Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, Hubble image C017 / 3727
Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83, NGC 5236)

Barred spiral galaxy NGC 7479 C017 / 3752
Barred spiral galaxy NGC 7479, Hubble Space Telescope image. NGC 7479 lies about 105 million light-years from Earth, in the constellation Pegasus

NGC 281 starbirth region, optical image C017 / 3732
NGC 281 starbirth region, optical image. Also called the Pacman Nebula, this is a region of active star formation 9, 200 light years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia

Spiral galaxy NGC 4565, optical image C017 / 3747
Spiral galaxy NGC 4565, optical image. This galaxy is seen nearly edge-on from Earth, but its spiral structure can be deduced from the presence of the dark lane of dust that bisects the disc

Bodes Galaxy (M81), optical image
Sombrero galaxy (M104), optical image. This is aspiral galaxy that is seen nearly edge-on whenviewed from Earth. A ring of dark dust issilhouetted against the bright stars of thegalaxy

Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253), Hubble image C017 / 3731
Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Sculptor Galaxy. This spiral galaxy measures around 70-80

Spiral galaxy M106, Hubble image C017 / 3729
Spiral galaxy M106, optical image. Hubble Space telescope image of the spiral galaxy M106 (NGC 4258). This galaxy measures 30, 000 light years across, and lies 25 million light years from Earth

Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), Hubble image C017 / 3728
Pinwheel galaxy (M101), optical image. Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101, NGC 5457)

Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672 C017 / 3735
Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672, Hubble Space Telescope image. NGC 1672 lies over 60 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Dorado

Trifid Nebula M20, optical image C017 / 3720
Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514), optical image. The Trifid Nebula lies around 9000 light years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius

Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3755
Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image. The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus

Tulip nebula, optical image C017 / 3754
Tulip nebula, optical image

Great Orion nebula (M42), Hubble image C017 / 3753
Great Orion nebula (M42), Hubble Space Telescope image. M42 is a diffuse nebula situated south(b) of Orions Belt in the constellation of Orion

Spiral galaxy NGC 3521, Hubble image C017 / 3742
Spiral galaxy NGC 3521, optical image. NGC 3521 measure 50, 000 light years across and lies 35 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Leo. Imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope

Cats Paw nebula, optical image
Cats Paw nebula (NGC 6334), combined optical image. The Cats Paw emission nebula is a huge stellar nursery where hundreds of stars are formed

Dumbbell Nebula M27, Hubble image C017 / 3723
Dumbbell Nebula (M22, NGC 6853). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Dumbbell Nebula M22

Nebula NGC 1760, optical image C017 / 3736
Nebula NGC 1760, optical image. NGC 1760 is an star-forming complex nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

Spiral galaxy NGC 6949, optical image C017 / 3750
Spiral galaxy NGC 6949, optical image. This galaxy is located between 10 and 20 million light years away from Earth on the border between the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus

Crab Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3717
Cab nebula (M1). Optical image of the Crab nebula, the remnant of a supernova. In the centre of the nebula is the remains of the stars core, which has formed a pulsar (white dot)

Spiral galaxy NGC 2683, Hubble image C017 / 3740
Spiral galaxy NGC 2683, optical image. NGC 2683 is a spiral galaxy the lies between 16-25 million light years from Earth, in the constellation Lynx. Imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope

Irregular galaxy NGC 4449, Hubble image C017 / 3746
Irregular galaxy NGC 4449, Hubble Space Telescope image. NGC 4449 (or Caldwell 21) is an irregular galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici

Full Moon C018 / 1769
Full Moon. Optical image of a full Moon as seen from Germany

M14 Globular Star Cluster, optical image C017 / 3718
M14 Globular Star Cluster, optical image. This cluster, 72 light-years across, lies around 29, 000 light years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus

Spiral galaxy NGC 891, optical image C017 / 3733
Spiral galaxy NGC 891, combined optical image. The galaxy lies around 30 million light years from Earth in the constellation Andromeda

Spiral galaxy NGC 3521, optical image C017 / 3743
Spiral galaxy NGC 3521, combined optical image. NGC 3521 measure 50, 000 light years across and lies 35 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Leo

Triangulum Galaxy (M33), optical image C017 / 3724
Triangulum Galaxy (M33, NGC 598), optical image. This galaxy is located around 3 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Triangulum. It has a diameter of some 50, 000 light years

Trifid Nebula M20, Hubble image C017 / 3721
Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Trifid Nebula M20

Spiral galaxy NGC 2403, optical image C017 / 3739
Spiral galaxy NGC 2403, combined optical image. NGC 2403 lies about 12 million light years from Earth, in the constellation Camelopardalis

Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3716
Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image. The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus

Mars from Curiosity C014 / 0577
Mars from Curiosity. Image taken by NASAs Curiosity rover, showing its shadow on the surface of Mars with Mount Sharp, its main science target, in the distance

Curiosity rovers descent. Image taken by NASAs Curiosity Rover during its descent to the surface of Mars on 6th August 2012 (EDT), showing its heat shield (round) below it

Great Square of Pegasus constellation. Optical image of the Great Square in the northern constellation of Pegasus. The square, which represents the body of the winged horse Pegasus

Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity. Optical image of nebulosity in the region of the star Rho Ophiuchi (purple, just above centre). North is at top

Tornado-like structures in the Lagoon Nebula, M8
Lagoon Nebula. Optical image of tornado-like structures (upper centre & lower left) in the Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8) which lies in the Sagittarius constellation

Optical image of Mars near the bright star Spica
Cygnus constellation. Optical image of the northern constellation of Cygnus the Swan, also known as the Northern Cross. The brighter stars of Cygnus form the shape of a swan

Eagle and Omega nebulae. Optical image of the Eagle (red, upper right) and Omega (red, bottom centre) nebulae. They are emission nebulae

Cassiopeia constellation. Optical image of the constellation of Cassiopeia (upper right). Its five brightest stars make the shape of an M, seen here on its side

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"Unveiling the Cosmic Beauty: Captivating Optical Images of Celestial Wonders" Witness the ethereal allure of the Ring Nebula M57, as captured by Hubble's mesmerizing image C017 / 3725. Prepare to be enchanted by the breathtaking M22 Globular Star Cluster, revealed in all its glory through Hubble's lens (C017 / 3722). Behold Stephans quintet, a celestial dance of galaxies that captivates astronomers and stargazers alike. Immerse yourself in the enchanting hues of NGC 2170, a Reflection Nebula brought to life through optical image C017 / 3737. Explore the Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611) like never before with an optical image that unveils its intricate details (C017 / 3719). Gaze upon Half Moon's majestic presence, flawlessly captured in stunning detail (C018 /1768). Lose yourself amidst the spiraling arms of NGC 7331, a captivating Spiral Galaxy immortalized through an optical image (C017/3751). Marvel at NGC 1232's grandeur as it graces our skies with its spiral beauty - an awe-inspiring sight unveiled through optical image C017/3734. Embark on a cosmic journey alongside Spiral galaxy M106; let Hubble's wondrous image C017/3730 guide you into uncharted realms. Experience wonderment as you traverse Spiral galaxy NGC2403; indulge your senses with this captivating optical image C017/3738. Lose yourself amidst the splendorous Southern Pinwheel Galaxy - immerse in its magnificence via Hubble’s spellbinding imagery (C107/3727) Delve into Barred spiral galaxy NG7479 and discover hidden secrets within its cosmic tapestry.