This image of the Sombrero Galaxy shows a bright, smooth centre surrounded by a disk of stars. Photo Credit: NASA The Andromeda Galaxy, our nearest neighbour, is seen in this photo in amazing detail.

Dwarf galaxy in the vast expanse of space. Photo Credit: NASA Clouds of gas swirl throughout the image, with clusters of million-year-old stars peeking through.

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