| 1 | Andromeda | Andromeda | Andromeda,which is shortened from "Andromeda Galaxy", gets its name from the area of the sky in which it appears, the constellation of Andromeda. | It is the closest big galaxy to the Milky Way |
| 2 | Black Eye Galaxy | Coma Berenices | It has a spectacular dark band of absorbing dust in front of the galaxy's bright nucleus, giving rise to its nicknames of the "Black Eye" or "Evil Eye" galaxy. | |
| 3 | Bode's Galaxy | Ursa Major | Named for Johann Elert Bode who discovered this galaxy in 1774. | |
| 4 | Cartwheel Galaxy | Sculptor | Its visual appearance is similar to that of a spoked cartwheel. | |
| 5 | Cigar Galaxy | Ursa Major | Appears similar in shape to a cigar. | |