Which Are The Most Amazing Space Pictures?

Universe pictures draw the attention of both young and old. Among the tens of thousands of pictures of the Universe which are the most amazing space pictures? Based on attractiveness, popularity and awe-factor, here are the 3 types of Universe pictures that are considered the most amazing space pictures of all times: -

Universe Pictures of Nebulae

Few outer space pictures arouse as much curiosity and interest as the pictures of nebulae. A nebula is a huge collection of cosmic dust, plasma, and gases like hydrogen, helium, etc. They have attractive shapes that vaguely resemble mythological creatures, bugs, insects, animals, and even abstract art.

Many nebulae, such as the famous "Pillars of Creation" are the birth places of new stars and other celestial bodies. The Helix Nebula has an eerie resemblance to a giant eye in the sky. In 2003 it became one of the most shared Universe pictures of all times on the Internet. People called this awesome space picture, "The Eye of God".

It is interesting to note that some of the most amazing space pictures of nebulae are those of "The Pillars of Creation", "The Eye of God", "Orion Nebula", "Crab Nebula", "Heart and Soul Nebula", "Eagle Nebula", "Horse-head Nebula", "Ant Nebula", "Butterfly Nebula", "Lagoon Nebula", etc.

Universe Pictures of Galaxies

A galaxy is a gigantic collection of star systems and different types of cosmic bodies that form a distinct, gravitationally bound system. Most galaxies contain billions or even trillions of stars, planets, and other cosmic bodies. They also contain cosmic dust, gas, and other components.

The pictures of Sombrero Galaxy, Andromeda Galaxy, Whirlpool Galaxy, etc. are some of the most attractive outer space pictures of galaxies.

Sometimes one galaxy collides and interacts with another galaxy. In this interaction, the larger galaxy pulls out stars and other materials from the smaller galaxy and after about a billion or more years the two interacting galaxies merge together to form a single large galaxy. Pictures of colliding galaxies are some of the most amazing space pictures. An example of colliding galaxies is NGC-2207 and IC-2163 Colliding Spiral Galaxies.

Universe Pictures of Rare Astronomical Phenomena, etc.

This type of pictures includes Universe pictures of rare astronomical phenomena such as star outbursts, comets that appear once is several hundred years, historical astronomy pictures, astronomy pictures of some latest discovery, etc.

The V838 Monocerotis star outburst picture is an example of one of the most amazing space pictures of a rare astronomical phenomenon. In Jan 2002 the outer layers of this star expanded rapidly and it became a million times more luminous than our Sun. It reached its maximum brightness on February 6, 2002 after which it rapidly returned to its original dim state.