30 Of The Most Mesmerizing Galaxies Captured On Telescope – Part 3

Oscar Wilde once said, “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” I like to think of myself as someone who always seeks beauty in life, no matter the circumstances. What could be more captivating and enchanting than a night sky filled with stars?

Launched into low Earth orbit in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has revealed countless wonders in the universe. Here are some of the most striking cosmic objects it has uncovered:

21. MACS 2129-1

MACS 2129-1 is an ancient disk galaxy located approximately 10 billion light-years away from Earth. It is described as ‘dead’ because it has ceased forming new stars, which means its star formation activity has effectively ended.

22. Cigar Galaxy (Messier 82)

The Cigar Galaxy, also known as Messier 82, is a starburst galaxy located about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It is known for its high rate of star formation.

23. RX J1140.1+0307

RX J1140.1+0307 is a spiral galaxy notable for hosting one of the lowest mass supermassive black holes found in any luminous galactic core.

24. NGC 7674

NGC 7674 is a spiral galaxy situated about 350 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus. It is known for its complex structure and active core.

From late March to mid-May, the night sky offers excellent opportunities to observe some remarkable galaxies. While a telescope or binoculars are typically needed to view distant galaxies, you can also observe our nearest galaxy, Andromeda, from your own backyard. In the meantime, feel free to explore the images of these fascinating galaxies and appreciate their beauty!

25. Andromeda Galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy and the closest major galaxy to the Milky Way. It is one of the few galaxies visible to the naked eye and is located approximately 2.5 million light-years from Earth.

26. IC 342

IC 342 is an intermediate spiral galaxy located in the constellation Camelopardalis. It is relatively close to the Milky Way, though still about 7 million light-years away.

27. Messier 81

Messier 81 is a grand design spiral galaxy situated about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It is known for its well-defined spiral structure.

28. Hamburger Galaxy (NGC 3628)

NGC 3628, also known as the Hamburger Galaxy, is an unbarred spiral galaxy located approximately 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. It is named for its appearance, which resembles a hamburger.

29. NGC 3274

NGC 3274 is a relatively faint spiral galaxy located over 20 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. It is less prominent compared to other galaxies in the region.

30. NGC 6744

NGC 6744 is an intermediate spiral galaxy situated about 30 million light-years away in the constellation Pavo. It bears a resemblance to the Milky Way in its structure.