University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Cosmology: Galaxies
This site from the Cambridge Relativity provides a brief description of the structure of the Milky Way galaxy. The parts described are the disc, bulge, and halo.
NASA
Nasa: Antennae Galaxies
This image, titled "Fire Within the Antennae Galaxies" features three individual pictures of the antennae galaxies taken with different equipment (x-ray, infrared, etc). The text under the image details various specifics about the picture.
NASA
Nasa: Dwarf Galaxies
This space telescope image, "Dwarf Galaxies Swimming in Tidal Tails" features little galaxies forming in the midst of two colliding galaxies. In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Welcome to the World of Multiwavelength Astronomy!
This Imagine the Universe site provides an introduction into the multiwavelength universe and astronomy. Site provides graphics, links to a quiz, facts on this topic as well as teacher resources.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Galaxy?
Explains what galaxies are and their different shapes. Includes details on the Milky Way.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: How Big Is the Universe?
Provides facts about the Universe, Jupiter, the Milky Way Galaxy, and Superclusters.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Image of Young Galaxies
The Old and 'Red' Distant Galaxies in this space telescope image are barely visible (though they are clearly marked). In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
NASA
Nasa: Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (Wmap): The Milky Way
Description of the three major components of the Milky Way galaxy as well as images and resources for further reading.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Curated OER
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.