Nov 3, 2024, 07:10 PM IST

10 stunning images of galaxies captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope

Shweta Singh

Shown here is the mesmerizing galaxy NGC 2525, situated about 70 million light-years away from Earth. This galaxy lies within the constellation Puppis in the southern hemisphere.

Galaxy NGC 2525

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured the clearest image to date of the Antennae Galaxies.

Antennae Galaxies reloaded

This remarkable image of NGC 1275 was captured with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys during July and August of 2006.

Cape Buffalo

Galaxies stretch endlessly in this view from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing nearly 10,000 galaxies in the deepest visible-light image of the universe.

Hubble sees galaxies galore

An orange glow emanates from the center of NGC 1792, the heart of this stellar forge. Captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, this view offers insight into this galactic powerhouse.

The Stellar Forge

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has focused its sharp gaze on one of the universe's most elegant and photogenic galaxies, the Sombrero Galaxy, also known as Messier 104 (M104).

Hubble mosaic of the majestic Sombrero Galaxy

This image presents NGC 1015 from a face-on perspective, showcasing its beautifully symmetrical swirling arms and bright central bulge, resembling a dazzling Catherine wheel firework.

Spirals and supernovae

The elegant, winding arms of the spiral galaxy M51 (NGC 5194) resemble a grand spiral staircase in space, made up of long lanes of stars and gas intertwined with dust.

Whirlpool Galaxy

This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows dust lanes and star clusters in this giant galaxy, indicating that it formed from the merger of two gas-rich galaxies.

Hubble spies cosmic dust bunnies