<p>The 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.</p>
Swirling Stars
The 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.
- Week's Best Space Pictures
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.
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.
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