Spiral Arms Collection (#2)

Stephans Quintet, a grouping of galaxies in the constellation Pegasus

Messier 83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

The Fireworks Galaxy
NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy, is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 10 million light-years away on the border between the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus

NGC 2403, a spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis

M61 Spiral Galaxy in Virgo taken with standard clear red green blue and hydrogen alpha filters

The Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as Messier 101 or NGC 5457, is a face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Messier 33, spiral galaxy in Triangulum

The Pacman Nebula, also known as NGC 281, is an H II region in the constellation of Cassiopeia and part of the Perseus Spiral Arm

NGC 6946, the Fireworks Galaxy
NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy, is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Cepheus

NGC 3314, a pair of overlapping spiral galaxies in the constellation Hydra

The Sunflower Galaxy, Messier 63
Spiral galaxy Messier 63, the Sunflower Galaxy, in the constellation Canes Venatici. M63 consists of a central disc surrounded by many short spiral arm segments

Bodes Galaxy, a spiral galaxy located in Ursa Major
Messier 81, also known as NGC 3031 or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. M81 is the brightest member of the nearby galactic group called the M81 group

A diagram of the Milky Way, depicting its various named parts

NGC 1232, a spiral galaxy in Eridanus

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

M101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

Messier 101, the Pinwheel Galaxy

Spiral Galaxy NGC 2841
A majestic disk of stars and dust lanes in this view of spiral galaxy NGC 2841, which lies 46 million light-years away in the constellation of Ursa Major (The Great Bear)

IC 342, an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Camelopardalis

Coma Cluster of galaxies
The Hubble Space Telescope captures the magnificent starry population of the Coma Cluster of galaxies, one of the densest known galaxy collections in the universe

Messier 33, the Triangulum Galaxy
The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33, is a spiral galaxy approximately 3 million lights years away in the constellation Triangulum

NGC 1365 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Fornax

NGC 3521, spiral galaxy in Leo

Messier 81, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 81, also known as NGC 3031 or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

The southwest spiral arm of Messier 31

NGC 1097, a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Fornax

Spiral galaxy NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy

The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

Spiral Galaxy NGC 3521 in the constellation Leo
Located in the constellation of Leo, extensive debris shells from the accretion of one or more long gone satellite galaxies encompass spiral galaxy NGC 3521 like a vast, cosmic bubble

Spiral galaxy Messier 101

The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33

Bridge on a distant planet near the Triangulum Galaxy

NGC 4911, a spiral galaxy located within the Coma Cluster of galaxies
NGC 4911, a spiral galaxy located deep within the Coma Cluster of galaxies in the northern constellation Coma Berenices

Spiral galaxy Messier 81
The spiral galaxy known as Messier 81, or M81. M81 is a grand design spiral galaxy, which means its elegant arms curl all the way down into its center

Digitally generated image of a black hole

A view of our own Milky Way Galaxy and its central bar as it might appear if viewed
Milky Way Bar - This artists rendering shows a view of our own Milky Way Galaxy and its central bar as it might appear if viewed from above

Messier 51, the Whirlpool Galaxy

Close-up of the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy
The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, or Messier 83, in the constellation Hydra. M83 is a nearby face-on barred spiral with a classic grand design form

Close-up of the southwest spiral arm of Messier 31. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

NGC 7331, Spiral Galaxy in Pegasus

Spiral Galaxy M81

The collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies seen from the Earth
3 or 4 billion years from now, the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide. This artists concept depicts the collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies as seeb from the Earth

NGC 6503, spiral galaxy in the constellation Draco

Galactic night scene on a distant planet

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"Spiral Arms: A Cosmic Dance of Beauty and Mystery" Behold the mesmerizing spiral arms of the Spiral galaxy M81, as captured in this stunning composite image. Prepare to be dazzled by the galactic light show within the spiral galaxy NGC 4258, where celestial wonders unfold. Explore the enigmatic beauty of the Cigar galaxy (M82) through this captivating composite image, revealing its intricate spiral structure. Immerse yourself in a cosmic whirlpool as you witness the majestic Whirlpool Galaxy spinning gracefully amidst space's vast expanse. Marvel at the ethereal dance between The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) and its companion galaxy, entwined in an eternal gravitational embrace. Discover the captivating allure of Messier 83 - a barred spiral galaxy that beckons us with its radiant core and sprawling arms. Brace for impact. Witness a glimpse into our future as we anticipate the predicted collision between Andromeda and our own Milky Way galaxies. Delve deeper into The Whirlpool Galaxy's secrets as it reveals itself alongside its companion galaxy, painting a picture of cosmic companionship against a backdrop of stars. Uncover Andromeda Galaxy's ancient stellar population painted in hues of blue, offering insights into our neighboring galactic history spanning billions of years. Contemplate your place in an unimaginably vast universe as you compare these awe-inspiring galaxies to IC 1101 –the largest known galaxy ever discovered. The impending collision between Milky Way-Andromeda galaxies creates an otherworldly spectacle that both captivates and humbles us all.