Galaxies
There are many types of galaxy, from spiral galaxies to ellipticals, dwarfs and strange-looking irregular galaxies. These are images of some of the most beautiful galaxies in the Universe, captured by astrophotographers on planet Earth.
Gallery | Leo Triplet
The three galaxies that make up the Leo Triplet, M66, M65 and NGC 3628, are engaged in a gravitational tug of war, making this a fascinating deep-sky spectacle.
Gallery | Bode's Galaxy and Cigar Galaxy
Images of M81 and M82, the pair of interacting galaxies known as Bode's Galaxy and the Cigar Galaxy, including facts and the history of their discovery.
Gallery | Sunflower Galaxy
Facts about and images of M63, also known as the Sunflower Galaxy.
Gallery | Pinwheel Galaxy
The Pinwheel Galaxy M101 is a spiral galaxy 170,000 lightyears across, located 25 million lightyears away from Earth in the Ursa Major constellation.
Gallery | Sombrero Galaxy
The Sombrero Galaxy is an edge-on galaxy in Virgo that resembles the famous broad style of headwear.
Gallery | Markarian's Chain
Markarian’s Chain is a string of galaxies near the core of the Virgo Galaxy Cluster. Discover more about this galactic chain and images of the deep-sky target.
Gallery | Triangulum Galaxy
Images of and facts about the iconic Triangulum Galaxy, M33.
Gallery | Whirlpool Galaxy
The iconic Whirlpool Galaxy is a favourite deep-sky target for astronomers and astrophotographers alike.
Gallery | Andromeda Galaxy
Facts about the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, and images captured by astrophotographers.
Gallery | Galaxy clusters and groups
A guide to galaxy clusters and groups, and images of these gigantic cosmic structures.
Gallery | Messier 106
Facts about and images of spiral galaxy Messier 106.
Gallery | Caldwell 7
Images of and facts about Caldwell 7, a spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis.
Gallery | Whale Galaxy and Pup Galaxy
Images and facts about NGC 4631 the Whale Galaxy and its companion Pup.
Gallery | Sculptor Galaxy
Pictures and facts about the Sculptor galaxy, located 13 million lightyears away.
Gallery | Edge-on galaxy NGC 891
Images and facts about edge-on galaxy NGC 891, located in the Andromeda constellation.
Gallery | Fireworks Galaxy
Images and facts about NGC 6946, the Fireworks Galaxy, home to fierce star birth and regular stellar explosions known as supernovae.
Gallery | Needle Galaxy
NGC 4546, also known as the Needle Galaxy, is one of the most famous edge-on galaxies as seen from Earth, offering astronomers a unique perspective.