May 10, 2024, 07:58 AM IST

7 spectacular pics of galaxies captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope

Mahipal Chouhan

UGC 11105: Positioned in the constellation of Hercules, UGC 11105 is a sprawling spiral galaxy situated about 120 million light-years distant from Earth.

NGC 4654: Nestled in the Virgo constellation, NGC 4654 is a captivating spiral galaxy located roughly 80 million light-years away from our planet. It forms part of the Virgo Cluster, a vast assemblage of galaxies. Noteworthy for its luminous core and graceful spiral arms adorned with numerous youthful, azure-hued stars.

Arp 273 or Galactic "Rose": Arp 273, also known as the Galactic "Rose," consists of a duo of interacting galaxies found in the Andromeda constellation, residing approximately 300 million light-years from Earth. Its claim to fame lies in the distinctive rose-like shape it presents.

Spider Galaxy or UGC 5829: Situated in the Draco constellation, Spider Galaxy (UGC 5829) is an irregular galaxy captivatingly positioned about 16 million light-years distant from our planet. Its moniker derives from its striking resemblance to a spider.

NGC 5996: The Front-and-Center Spiral Galaxy: Positioned in the Serpens constellation, NGC 5996 stands out as a prominent spiral galaxy situated approximately 130 million light-years away from Earth.

NGC 3783: Located in the Centaurus constellation, NGC 3783 is a spiral galaxy positioned around 150 million light-years from Earth.

Stephan's Quintet: A compact group of five interacting galaxies located in the constellation of Pegasus, approximately 290 million light-years away from Earth. 

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports