IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK. Located millions of light years away from Earth, the patterns burst with colour but are unable to be seen clearly with the naked eye. Photographer Terry Hancock captured the images using a specialist astronomy camera attached to a telescope, from the comfort of his own back garden in Fremont, Michigan, USA. The 61-year-old sales manager, originally from Burnley, Lancashire, says: “My pictures are all long exposures of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters, which range in distance from thousands to many millions of light years away from Earth.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .