The Whirlpool Galaxy: Visible and X-ray Views

The Whirlpool Galaxy: Visible and X-ray Views


May 21, 2018

This animation contrasts the visible-light (Hubble Space Telescope) and X-ray (Chandra X-ray Observatory) images of Messier 51, the majestic Whirlpool galaxy.
A Galactic Smash Hit: Galaxy Collision Simulation

A Galactic Smash Hit: Galaxy Collision Simulation


Mar 9, 2016

A visualization of the collision of two spiral galaxies.
Galaxy Collisions: Simulation vs Observations

Galaxy Collisions: Simulation vs Observations


Feb 14, 2014

Hubble images of galaxy collisions, when compared against a computer simulation, reveal the stages in a billion-year-long process.
Crash of the Titans: Milky Way & Andromeda Collision [Annotated]

Crash of the Titans: Milky Way & Andromeda Collision [Annotated]


May 31, 2012

In about 4 billion years, the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide. This version includes annotations.
Crash of the Titans: Milky Way & Andromeda Collision

Crash of the Titans: Milky Way & Andromeda Collision


May 31, 2012

In about 4 billion years, the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide.
Future Galaxy Merger [Annotated]

Future Galaxy Merger [Annotated]


May 31, 2012

A visualization of the future collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies, with annotations.
Future Galaxy Merger

Future Galaxy Merger


May 31, 2012

A visualization of the future collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies.
Three-dimensional Zoom into Arp 273

Three-dimensional Zoom into Arp 273


Apr 20, 2011

This movie presents a visualization of the interacting galaxy group known as Arp 273.
Zoom into Stephan’s Quintet

Zoom into Stephan’s Quintet


Sep 9, 2009

In this zoom sequence, Hubble focuses its attention on a group of five galaxies known as Stephan's Quintet.
Zoom into the Antennae Galaxies

Zoom into the Antennae Galaxies


Oct 16, 2006

Zoom through the sky into the constellation Corvus the crow, then deeper into Hubble's image of the Antennae galaxies.