The Most Amazing Images of the Week, December 19-23, 2011
Do You See It? NASA claims this image of the nearby galaxy M74 looks like a Christmas wreath, with sparkling lights in tow. We think it looks more like...well, a spiral galaxy, which is what it is. We might be literal-minded, but we can at least appreciate how beautiful this image is. NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration In honor of this festive holiday season, we've included in this week's roundup of amazing science and tech galleries some festive shots of our own. Pictured above is a nearby spiral galaxy that looks, if you're a NASA scientist who has been recently bonked on the head, like an outer-space wreath. There are also cute baby animals this week. Enjoy, and happy holidays! Click to launch the gallery.