Galaxies
4 photos
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Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
The great neighbouring spiral, the farthest thing the naked eye can see. And behind the name, a tale of vanity, spite and revenge: rightly so. -
Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
A bulge of old stars cut clean through by a lane of dust: the galaxy that looks like a hat. -
Bode's and Cigar Galaxies (M81 and M82)
Two neighbouring galaxies bound by gravity: an orderly spiral and its disturbed companion, blowing gas out of its centre. -
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
Two galaxies passing through each other: the most photogenic spiral in the sky and the companion warping its arms.
