Pictures of the Week: April 23 – 29, 2005

The Whirlpool Galaxy, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope
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The Star Nursery
A new view of the Whirlpool Galaxy, one of the largest and sharpest images the Hubble Space Telescope has ever taken. The new Whirlpool Galaxy image showcases the spiral galaxy's curving arms, where newborn stars reside, and its yellowish central core, which serves as a home for older stars

Monday, Apr 25, 2005