Spiral Galaxy Collection (#3)

Milky Way in the starry night sky over lake Limmernsee, aerial view, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland, Europe

Startrail with tree in silhouette in foreground, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Botswana, Africa

Startrail with windmill in foreground, Timbavati, South Africa, Africa

The milky way over acacia trees at night in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

Spiral galaxy in Triangulum constellation. Creator: NASA
Spiral galaxy in Triangulum constellation

The Needle Galaxy in Coma Berenices. Creator: NASA
The Needle Galaxy in Coma Berenices. The Needle Galaxy, an edge-on spiral galaxy in the constellation of Coma Berenices

Observation of a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici drawn by Lord Rosse, 1850. Artist: William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse
Observation of a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici drawn by Lord Rosse, 1850. Known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, this was the first galaxy to be recognised as having a spiral structure

Andromeda Galaxy. Infrared image made by IRAS (Infrared Astronomical Satellite). A spiral galaxy, and the nearest neighbour to our own Milky Way

NGC 7331 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pegasus

Close Up Running Chicken Nebula (IC 2944)
IC 2944, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula or the Lambda Centauri Nebula, is an open cluster with an associated emission nebula found in the constellation Centaurus

Barred Spiral Galaxy Ngc 1300

Aurora Borealis Over Mountains Within Denali National Park On A Very Cold Winter Night. The Andromeda Galaxy Is Visible To The Left; Alaska, United States Of America

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Galaxy sizes compared to IC 1101, the largest known galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy with star clusters
Full frame image showing the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31), at upper center, the Triangulum Galaxy (Messier 33), below center, NGC 752 star cluster (left of center)

A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale
Galaxy size comparison chart. A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale

Arp 273 interacting galaxies in Andromeda. The larger of the two galaxies, UGC 1810, shows a large spiral galaxy with a disk that is distorted into a rose-like shape by the gravitational tidal pull

Reflections on NGC 6188 and NGC6164 in Coonabarabran. Fantastic shapes lurk in clouds of glowing gas in the giant star forming region NGC 6188

Andromeda Galaxy, 19th century
Andromeda Galaxy. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31, NGC 224). North is at left. At the time, such objects were still thought to be nebulae

Whirlpool Galaxy, infrared HST image
Whirlpool Galaxy. Near-infrared Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the centre of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) showing its skeletal dust structure

Spiral galaxy (M 51) in Canes Venatici, 1910. Photograph taken at Mount Wilson Observatory, California, USA. Known as the Whirlpool Galaxy

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Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1672 in Dorado
NGC 1672 is a prototypical barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Dorado, and differs from normal spiral galaxies in that the spiral arms do not twist all the way into the centre

NGC 4676, also known as the Mice Galaxies
NGC 4676, or the Mice Galaxies, are two spiral galaxies in the constellation Coma Berenices

Spiral galaxy M74
November 29, 2007 - Spiral galaxy M74. Bright knots of glowing gas light up the spiral arms, indicating a rich environment of star formation

Messier 88 and Messier 91 in the constellation Coma Berenices

M106 Spiral Galaxy harboring our nearest extragalactic jet taken with clear red green blue filter set and hydrogen alpha filters

A selection of galaxies shown to the same scale
Galaxy size comparison chart. A selection of galaxies shown to the same scale

Messier 81, or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 81, or Bodes Galaxy, is located about 12 million light years from our planet and is one of the most iconic spiral galaxies in the night sky

Messier 101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

The Sombrero Galaxy, also known as Messier 104 or NGC 4594, is an unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It has a bright nucleus, an unusually large central bulge

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

Messier 81 spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

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

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

Messier 5, a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens
Markarians Chain Galaxies showing Messier 84, Messier 86, Messier 87, Messier 88, and Messier 90

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

A pair of interacting spiral galaxies with swirling arms. The smaller of the two, LEDA 62867 is positioned to the left, and will eventually be swallowed by the larger spiral galaxy NGC 6786

M106, spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici

NGC 247 galaxy in the constellation Cetus

Stephans Quintet, a grouping of galaxies in the constellation Pegasus

Messier 83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

Spiral Galaxy NGC 4921
NGC 4921 is a barred spiral galaxy in the coma cluster, estimated to be about 320 million light years distant. This image was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in order to help identify key stellar

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

Messier 94, spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici
Messier 94, also known as NGC 4736, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici

Stars and gases make up a beautiful spiral galaxy
A collection of stars and gases make up a beautiful spiral galaxy out in space

NGC 2403, a spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis

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

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"Exploring the Vastness of Spiral Galaxies: A Journey through the Cosmos" Sombrero Galaxy (M104): Behold the stunning beauty of the Sombrero galaxy, captured in this HST image. Its distinctive shape and dark dust lane make it a true celestial marvel. Spiral Galaxy NGC 2841: Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing spiral arms of NGC 2841, as revealed by this captivating HST image. Witness its graceful structure and intricate details that span across millions of light-years. The Majestic Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104): Prepare to be awestruck by the sheer grandeur of Messier 104, also known as the Sombrero galaxy. This HST image showcases its remarkable central bulge and prominent dust ring. Supernova in Galaxy: Witness an explosive event within a spiral galaxy. This awe-inspiring phenomenon captures our attention, reminding us of the dynamic nature present throughout these cosmic wonders. Spiral Galaxy M81: Marvel at this composite image showcasing M81's vibrant spiral arms illuminated by countless stars and interstellar gas clouds. Explore its majestic beauty that spans over tens of thousands of light-years. A Galactic Light Show in Spiral Galaxy NGC 4258: Delight your senses with a spectacular display within NGC 4258. As if painted on a canvas, vibrant colors illuminate its spiral arms, creating an enchanting galactic light show. View of Our Milky Way Galaxy: Take a moment to appreciate our own galactic home – the Milky Way. Gaze upon its sprawling arms filled with billions upon billions of stars, reminding us how small we are amidst this vast universe. Whirlpool Galaxy: Get caught up in the swirling dance between two galaxies - M51 and its companion. Known as "The Whirlpool, " their gravitational interaction creates breathtaking tidal forces, shaping their graceful spiral arms. NGC 4565.