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Galaxies

Galaxies are vast, gravitationally-bound systems of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter that make up the visible structure of the universe. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from small, irregularly shaped dwarf galaxies to massive, spiral or elliptical galaxies that can contain hundreds of billions of stars.

Galaxies are the basic building blocks of the universe and are thought to have formed early in its history through the process of gravitational collapse from small perturbations in the density of matter. Over time, galaxies grow through the accretion of gas and dust, and through mergers with other galaxies.

The stars in galaxies are not uniformly distributed, but instead are organized into various structures such as arms, bars, or bulges, depending on the shape of the galaxy. These structures are influenced by the gravitational interactions between the stars and the gas and dust in the galaxy.

Fireworks Galaxy, Caldwell 12, NGC 6946

Caldwell 12 – Firework Galaxy

The Fireworks Galaxy, also known as NGC 6946, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cygnus. It earned its ...
Markarians Chain

Markarian’s Chain

Markarian's Chain is a visually captivating arrangement of galaxies located in the Virgo Cluster, situated about 54 million light-years away ...
Messier 101 - the Pinwheel Galaxy.

Messier 101 – Pinwheel Galaxy

Messier 101, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy, is a breathtaking sight with its striking spiral arms adorned with bright ...
M31 Andromeda Galaxy, H-Alpha RGB

Messier 31 – Andromeda Galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31, is a beautiful spiral galaxy located about 2.5 million light-years away from ...
Triangulum Galaxy - Messier 33 - NGC 598

Messier 33 – Triangulum Galaxy

Messier 33, also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, is a stunningly beautiful spiral galaxy with vibrant regions of gas and ...
Bode's Galaxy

Messier 81 – Bode’s Galaxy

Messier 81, also known as Bode's Galaxy, is a beautiful spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major, about 12 ...
Cigar Galaxy

Messier 82 – Cigar Galaxy

Messier 82 is a stunningly beautiful galaxy with bright, colorful bursts of stars and dark, intricate lanes of dust and ...
Garland Galaxy, NGC 3077

NGC 3077

NGC 3077 is a barred spiral galaxy situated in the constellation Ursa Major, approximately 12 million light-years away from Earth ...
Leo I Dwarf Galaxy

UGC 5470 – Leo I Dwarf Galaxy

Position and region The Leo I Dwarf Galaxy is located in the constellation Leo, approximately 820,000 light-years away from Earth, ...

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