Known Galaxies

Welcome to the Galactic Atlas! We have compiled a list of 47 known galaxies, each more fascinating than the last.

• Andromeda (M31)

  A nearby spiral galaxy, home to billions of stars and a plethora of confusingly similar-looking stars.

  View Star Map

• Canis Majoris (The Dog)

  A small, inconspicous galaxy in the constellation Canis Major. Don't blink and you'll miss it.

  Download Star Charts

• IC 1103

  A distant, irregular galaxy that will likely be forgotten in the next cosmic update.

  Run Galaxy Simulation

• IC 1517

  A large, majestic galaxy with a penchant for dramatic flair.

  Watch Galaxy Play

• IC 2000

  A tiny, insignificant galaxy that will be replaced by a newer, shinier model.

  De-Commission Galaxy

• NGC 131

  A spiral galaxy, much like all the others, but with more swirly bits.

  View Whirlpool Effect

• NGC 20000

  A massive, behemoth galaxy that will consume all others in its path.

  Conquer Galaxy

• Orion (M42)

  A nearby spiral galaxy, home to a plethora of confusingly similar-looking stars and a few notable nebulae.

  View Nebula Gallery

• Triangulum (M31)

  A small, insignificant galaxy that will be replaced by a newer, shinier model.

  De-Commission Galaxy

For more information on these galaxies, visit our Galaxy Info page.