By Khushi Pal
Published Jun 12, 2024

Hindustan Times
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10 stunning images of spiral galaxies shared by NASA 

The universe is home to innumerable galaxies. Here is a look at 10 stunning images of spiral galaxies shared by NASA.

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

NASA's James Webb Telescope captured this striking sight of the NGC 1566 galaxy, a spiral galaxy featuring an oval central region.

This gorgeous image features a massive spiral galaxy that lies around 50 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.

This mesmerising image shows the spiral galaxy known as 'Hidden Galaxy', which is located about 11 million light-years from Earth.

This captivating image shows the Great Bear galaxy, located 68 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. 

This mesmerising image captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows Stephan's Quintet, a visual grouping of bright galaxies shining against the dark vastness of space. 

This surreal image features the Andromeda galaxy, a spiral galaxy which is located 2.5 million light-years away from Earth. 

This marvellous image features the spiral galaxy NGC 6956, located 214 million light-years away in the constellation Delphinus. 

Take another look at the stunning Andromeda galaxy, captured by NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE).

NASA shared this enchanting image of the spiral galaxy, located 60 million light-years away. from Earth. 

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