8 beautiful images of galaxies closest to Milky Way by NASA

The Pinwheel Galaxy lies 21 million light-years away in the Ursa Major constellation.

The Antennae Galaxies are rich in black holes and neutron stars, driving rapid star formation and evolution.

Galaxy M94 is situated 16 million light-years away in the Canes Venatici constellation, often referred to as the Hunting Dogs.

This remarkable barred spiral galaxy is exceptionally active, having witnessed three supernovae since 1992.

NGC 1448 is another galaxy that harbors a supermassive black hole at its core, obscured by dust and gas.

The Needle Galaxy, known for its elongated shape resembling a needle, is a spiral galaxy located about 30 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus.

NGC 6744, located roughly 30 million light-years away, gracefully spirals in the Pavo constellation.

Caldwell 5, a galaxy located in the Camelopardalis constellation, shines brightly in the night sky.

Source: NASA