galaxies
Energizing the Filaments of NGC 1275
[/caption] When examining clusters of galaxies, astronomers often find massive elliptical galaxies lurking at the centers. In some of these,…
Two Views of a Lopsided Galaxy
[/caption] From an ESO press release: The Meathook Galaxy, or NGC 2442, has a dramatically lopsided shape. One spiral arm…
The Many Colors and Wavelengths of the Andromeda Galaxy
Andromeda is a beautiful galaxy to see with your own eyes, but in this video, ESA’s fleet of space telescopes…
Hubble Comes of Age With Dramatic New Image
[/caption] Hubble has now turned 21, and unlike human young adults, we don’t have to worry about it staying up…
A Twisted Sister Galaxy
[/caption] This is an older image from Hubble but I came across it today and wanted to share it. It…
Awe-Inspiring View of the Milky Way
[/caption] The Chilean Atacama Desert boasts some of the darkest skies on Earth – which is why it is home…
Profile of a Lonely Galaxy
[/caption] The vast majority of galaxies exist in clusters. These clusters are joined on larger scales by filaments and sheets…
Spectacular Galaxies Dancing Towards Destruction
[/caption] More than just another pretty picture? I’ll say! This beautiful image of the galaxy pair NGC 6872 and IC…
Perseus Cluster Thicker Around the Middle Than Thought
[/caption] The Japanese Suzaku X-ray telescope has just taken a close look at the Perseus galaxy cluster, and revealed it's…
Spitzer Captures a Pink Sunflower in Space
[/caption] Looking out my own window this morning provides a gloomy overcast view, so this new image from the Spitzer…