7 astonishing images of Andromeda galaxy shared by NASA

This breathtaking close-up of the Andromeda galaxy’s core was captured by NASA’s retired Spitzer Space Telescope.

This image of the Andromeda Galaxy is based on data from NASA’s retired Spitzer Space Telescope.

This image of the Andromeda Galaxy, captured by the Herschel Space Observatory, reveals a detailed view of cool lanes of star formation.

Located 2.5 million light-years from Earth, it is a key member of the Local Group, our nearby galaxy collection.

Spitzer Space Telescope View – A breathtaking close-up of Andromeda’s core, revealing glowing infrared dust.

The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 (M31), is the closest major galaxy to the Milky Way.

NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer captures the Andromeda Galaxy in its entirety.

Credit: NASA