Tag Archive for 'Irregular galaxy'

This Webb/MIRI image shows the central part of the starburst galaxy Messier 82. Image credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / Webb / A. Bolatto.

Webb Zooms In on Central Region of Messier 82

Jul 1, 2025 by News Staff

Using the Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI) aboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured a stunning infrared image of central...

This Hubble image shows UGC 4879, an irregular dwarf galaxy some 3.6 million light-years away in the constellation of Ursa Major. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / K. Chiboucas, NOIRLab & Gemini North / M. Monelli, Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias / Gladys Kober, NASA & Catholic University of America.

Hubble Space Telescope Snaps New Image of UGC 4879

Aug 21, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

The Hubble astronomers have released a stunning new image snapped by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope of the dwarf irregular galaxy UGC 4879. This Hubble...

This Hubble image shows NGC 5238, a dwarf irregular galaxy located 14.5 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. The color image is made up of observations from Hubble’s Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) in the near-infrared and optical parts of the spectrum. Two filters were used to sample various wavelengths. The color results from assigning different hues to each monochromatic image associated with an individual filter. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / F. Annibali.

Hubble Space Telescope Zooms In on NGC 5238

Jul 15, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

Astronomers have released a beautiful photo taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope of the dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 5238. This Hubble image shows...

This image, taken by the Gemini North telescope, one half of the International Gemini Observatory, shows the starburst galaxy NGC 4449. The image is being released in celebration of Gemini North’s 25th anniversary. Image credit: International Gemini Observatory / NOIRLab / NSF / AURA / J. Miller, International Gemini Observatory & NSF NOIRLab / M. Rodriguez, International Gemini Observatory & NSF NOIRLab / T.A. Rector, University of Alaska Anchorage & NSF NOIRLab / M. Zamani, NSF NOIRLab.

Astronomers Observe Starburst Galaxy NGC 4449

Jun 26, 2024 by News Staff

Astronomers using the Gemini North telescope at the International Gemini Observatory have imaged NGC 4449, a prime example of starburst activity caused...

This Webb/MIRI/NIRCam image shows the central area of the irregular galaxy NGC 4449. Image credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / Webb / A. Adamo, Stockholm University / FEAST JWST Team.

Webb Zooms In on Irregular Galaxy NGC 4449

May 29, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have captured amazing new photos of NGC 4449, which is found in the constellation of Canes...

On November 15, 2023, Integral detected a burst of gamma-rays for only a tenth of a second. The detection was sent to the Integral science data center, where software determined it came from the nearby galaxy Messier 82. The small square on Integral’s map shows the location of the burst. The blue circle on the two cut-out images shows the corresponding location. Image credit: ESA / Integral / XMM-Newton / INAF / TNG / M. Rigoselli, INAF.

Astronomers Detect Giant Flare from Magnetar in Messier 82

Apr 25, 2024 by News Staff

Using sensitive instruments onboard ESA’s International Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory (Integral) mission, astronomers have detected a gamma-ray burst...

Messier 82 was observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope in 2006, which showed the galaxy’s edge-on spiral disk, shredded clouds, and hot hydrogen gas. The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope observed the core of Messier 82, capturing in unprecedented detail the structure of the galactic wind and characterizing individual stars and star clusters. Image credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / Hubble / Webb / STScI / A. Bolatto, UMD.

Webb Observes Hidden Depths of Messier 82

Apr 3, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have captured a new image of the central starburst region of Messier 82 (M82, NGC 3034 or...

This Hubble image shows UGC 5829, an irregular galaxy some 30 million light-years away in the constellation of Leo Minor. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / R. Tully / M. Messa.

Hubble Space Telescope Captures Stunning Shot of Spider Galaxy

Mar 18, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

A new photo from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the nearby irregular galaxy UGC 5829, which is also known as the Spider Galaxy. This Hubble...

This Hubble image shows the NGC 5410-LEDA 49896 galaxy pair. Image credit: NASA / ESA / D. Bowen, Princeton University / Gladys Kober, NASA & Catholic University of America.

Hubble Space Telescope Captures Collision of Two Small Galaxies

Feb 6, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

The Hubble team has released a beautiful image of two small, interacting galaxies: NGC 5410 (larger galaxy) and LEDA 49896. This Hubble image shows the...

This Hubble image shows LEDA 6430, an irregular galaxy some 15 million light-years away in the constellation of Phoenix. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / M. Messa.

Hubble Observes Irregular Galaxy LEDA 6430

Feb 5, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

NASA has released a stunning new image captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope of the irregular galaxy LEDA 6430. This Hubble image shows LEDA...

This Hubble image shows UGC 8091, a dwarf irregular galaxy some 7 million light-years away in the constellation of Virgo. The color image was made from separate exposures taken with Hubble’s Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) and Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3). Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / Yumi Choi, NSF’s NOIRLab / Karoline Gilbert, STScI / Julianne Dalcanton, Center for Computational Astrophysics & Flatiron Institute, University of Washington.

Hubble Takes Close Look at UGC 8091

Dec 20, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

The Hubble team has released a close-up image of the dwarf irregular galaxy UGC 8091, which resembles a sparkling festive snow globe. This Hubble image...

This Hubble image shows NGC 2814, an irregular galaxy some 85 million light-years away in the constellation of Ursa Major. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / C. Kilpatrick.

Hubble Sees Spectacular Irregular Galaxy

Nov 20, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has delivered an unrivalled snapshot of the irregular galaxy NGC 2814. This Hubble image shows NGC 2814, an irregular...

This Euclid image shows NGC 6822, an irregular dwarf galaxy some 1.5 million light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. Image credit: ESA / NASA / Euclid / Euclid Consortium / J.-C. Cuillandre, CEA Paris-Saclay / G. Anselmi / CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO.

Euclid Images Irregular Dwarf Galaxy NGC 6822

Nov 16, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

ESA’s Euclid spacecraft has taken a stunning image of the irregular galaxy NGC 6822, which is located in the constellation of Sagittarius. This Euclid...

This image from ESA’s Euclid spacecraft shows the Horsehead Nebula, also known as Barnard 33, a giant star-forming region located 1,375 light-years away in the constellation of Orion. Image credit: ESA / Euclid / Euclid Consortium / NASA / J.-C. Cuillandre, CEA Paris-Saclay / G. Anselmi / CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO.

ESA’s Euclid Mission Releases Its First Science Images

Nov 7, 2023 by News Staff

Euclid — built and operated by ESA, with contributions from NASA — has captured full-color images of a large cluster of galaxies, close-ups...

This Hubble image shows ESO 300-16, a dwarf irregular galaxy 28.7 million light-years away in the constellation of Eridanus. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / R. Tully.

Hubble Focuses on Tiny Irregular Galaxy

Aug 21, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking new photo of the dwarf irregular galaxy ESO 300-16. This Hubble image shows ESO 300-16, a dwarf...

This image shows the irregular galaxy NGC 6822, which was observed by Webb’s Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI). Image credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / Webb / M. Meixner.

Webb Takes Close Look at Barnard’s Galaxy

Aug 1, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured a striking new photo of the barred irregular galaxy NGC 6822. This image shows the irregular galaxy...

This Hubble image shows Arp 263, an irregular galaxy located 27.1 million light-years away in the constellation of Leo. The color image of Arp 263 was made from separate exposures taken in the visible and near-infrared regions of the spectrum with Hubble’s Advanced Camera for Surveys and Wide Field Camera 3. Two filters were used to sample various wavelengths. The color results from assigning different hues to each monochromatic image associated with an individual filter. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / J. Dalcanton / A. Filippenko.

Hubble Space Telescope Spots Triangle-Shaped Galaxy

Jul 17, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have produced a spectacularly detailed image of the irregular galaxy Arp 263. This Hubble image shows...

This Hubble image shows ESO 174-1, a highly irregular galaxy some 11 million light-years away in the constellation of Centaurus. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / R. Tully.

Hubble Spots Highly Irregular Galaxy in Centaurus

Jun 26, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

An irregular galaxy called ESO 174-1 resembles a lonely, hazy cloud against a backdrop of bright stars. This Hubble image shows ESO 174-1, a highly irregular...

This Hubble image shows NGC 7292, an irregular galaxy some 44 million light-years away in the constellation of Pegasus. The color image was made from separate exposures taken in the visible and near-infrared regions of the spectrum Hubble’s Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS). Two filters were used to sample various wavelengths. The color results from assigning different hues to each monochromatic image associated with an individual filter. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / C. Kilpatrick.

Hubble Space Telescope Inspects NGC 7292

Jun 12, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced this beautiful image of the remarkable low surface brightness galaxy NGC 7292. This Hubble image shows...

This Hubble image shows NGC 5486, an irregular spiral galaxy located 110 million light-years away in the constellation of Ursa Major. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / C. Kilpatrick.

Hubble Space Telescope Focuses on NGC 5486

Mar 6, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured an amazing photo of the irregular spiral galaxy NGC 5486. This Hubble image shows NGC...

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