By Khushi Pal
Published May 22, 2024

Hindustan Times
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10 enchanting images of galaxies captured by NASA telescopes

The universe is home to innumerable galaxies. Here are ten enchanting images of galaxies captured by NASA telescopes. 

This stunning image captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope features the spiral galaxy NGC 5996, located about 160 million light-years from Earth.

This striking image features a spiral galaxy located around 50 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo. 

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope took this image of a pair of galaxies located 23 million light-years away from Earth. 

This mesmerising image shows the  Jellyfish Galaxy, a spiral galaxy located 220 million light-years from Earth.

NASA's Hubble Space and James Webb Telescopes took this combined image which features a galaxy cluster called MACS0416.  

This breathtaking image shows Stephan's Quintet, a visual grouping of bright galaxies shining against the dark vastness of space. 

This surreal image features a pair of galaxies called II ZW. It was captured by NASA's James Webb Telescope.

This marvellous image by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows the Sagittarius Dwarf Irregular Galaxy, a dwarf galaxy featuring thousands of bright, sparkling stars.

This spectacular image captured by NASA's James Webb Telescope features the Cartwheel Galaxy.

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured this stunning sight of two interacting galaxies located 500 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Tucana. ⁣

This captivating image shows the spiral galaxy NGC 685. It is located about 58 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Eridanus.