Pictures of Other Galaxies

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Here are some cool pictures of other galaxies. You can make any of these images into your computer desktop wallpaper. Just click on an image to enlarge it, and then choose “Set as Desktop Background”.

A Black Hole Overflows From Galaxy Centaurus A

This is a photo of the black hole at the center of the Galaxy Centaurus A. This photo was generated from the combined data of the Atacama Pathfinder Experiment (APEX) telescope in Chile and the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Spiral Galaxy M81

This image of the spiral galaxy M81 was taken by the NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. The spiral galaxy M81, located in the constellation Ursa Major is approximately 12 million light years from Earth. This stunning galaxy is also known as the NGC 3031 or Bode’s Galaxy.

The Majestic Sombrero Galaxy (M104)

Here’s an image of the spectacular Sombrero galaxy obtained by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Sombrero Galaxy, also known as NGC 4594, can be found in the constellation Virgo.

A Clash of Clusters

Here’s a composite picture of the galaxy cluster, MACS J0025.4-1222 obtained by the NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. This galaxy cluster is located at the constellation Cetus.

Tadpole's Tidal Tail

The image above features the disrupted spiral galaxy Arp 188 captured by the Hubble Space Telescope’s Advanced Camera for Surveys. This galaxy, located in the constellation Draco is also called the Tadpole galaxy due to its appearance.

We have written many articles about galaxies for Universe Today. Here’s an article about the closest galaxy to the Milky Way, and here’s an article about starburst galaxies.

If you’d like more info on galaxies, check out Hubblesite’s News Releases on Galaxies, and here’s NASA’s Science Page on Galaxies.

We’ve also recorded an episode of Astronomy Cast about galaxies. Listen here, Episode 97: Galaxies.