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Swirling StarsThe Hubble Space Telescope catches a glimpse of the Sunflower Galaxy, Messier 63. Pierre Mechain first discovered the galaxy hiding in the constellation Canes Venatici, or the Hunting Dogs. Its spiraling arms sparkle with blue-white giant stars.
Photograph by ESA/Hubble & NASA

Week's Best Space Pictures: Gorgeous Galaxies Far, Far Away

We catch a glimpse of the Milky Way’s mysterious neighbor, and spy holes in the sun’s corona.

ByRachel A. Becker
Published September 18, 2015

Feed your need for heavenly views of the universe with our pick of the most awe-inspiring space pictures. This week, a galaxy swirls 27 million light-years away, sand dunes harden on Mars, and smoke rises off Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.