VizieR J/A+A/707/A248

New in the #VirtualObservatory: “UVIT Observtaion of HCG 77” by Srivastava A. et al.
cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/707/A2...
#InteractingGalaxies #UltravioletAstronomy

VizieR J/A+A/707/A152

New in the #VirtualObservatory: “Bar morphologies of HSC-SSP disc galaxies” by La Marca A. et al.
cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/707/A1...
#InteractingGalaxies #ActiveGalacticNuclei #Astrometry #InfraredPhotometry

VizieR J/ApJ/948/40

New in the #VirtualObservatory: “Interacting galaxies from HST archives” by O'Ryan D. et al.
https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/ApJ/948/40
#VisibleAstronomy #HstPhotometry #InteractingGalaxies #AstronomicalReferenceMaterials

Stunning image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), a pair of interacting galaxies, NGC 5194 and NGC 5195, in the Canes Venatici constellation. The image reveals intricate spiral arms, dust lanes, and tidal debris. Nearly 90 hours of narrowband data capture details and a vast cloud of ionized hydrogen gas. Located 31 million light-years away.

Astronomy Picture from 02/09/2022

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220902.html


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A stunning deep-space image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51/NGC 5194), a pair of interacting spiral galaxies in Canes Venatici. The large spiral galaxy's arms and dust lanes are clearly visible, interacting with its smaller companion, NGC 5195. The image reveals intricate details, including reddish ionized hydrogen gas, showcasing the beauty and complexity of galactic interactions. Approximately 31 million light-years away, this image is the result of almost 90 hours of narrowband data.

Astronomy Picture from 02/09/2022

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220902.html


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A stunning deep-space image showcasing the interacting galaxies Arp 273, located over 300 million light-years away. Their distorted shapes are a result of their gravitational interaction. Bright foreground stars from our Milky Way galaxy contrast with the distant, swirling galaxies, offering a glimpse into the future potential merger of our own Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies.

Astronomy Picture from 09/01/2025

Peculiar Galaxies of Arp 273

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250109.html


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A stunning image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), a pair of interacting galaxies located in the constellation Canes Venatici. The larger galaxy, NGC 5194, exhibits a well-defined spiral structure with prominent arms and dust lanes, interacting with its smaller companion, NGC 5195. Faint tidal debris is visible around the smaller galaxy. This celestial duo is approximately 31 million light-years away.

Astronomy Picture from 02/05/2015

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150502.html


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A breathtaking Hubble Space Telescope image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194) and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195). The stunning detail reveals intricate spiral arms, dust lanes, and the interacting nature of this celestial pair located 31 million light-years away in the Canes Venatici constellation.

Astronomy Picture from 05/01/2008

M51: Cosmic Whirlpool

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080105.html


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Stunning deep-field image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51/NGC 5194) and its companion galaxy NGC 5195. Located in Canes Venatici, this interacting galaxy pair showcases intricate spiral arms and dust lanes, approximately 31 million light-years away. Follow the Big Dipper's handle to locate this celestial wonder.

Astronomy Picture from 26/05/2009

Whirlpool Galaxy Deep Field

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090526.html


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A stunning telescopic image showcases the Arp 286 galaxy trio (NGC 5560, NGC 5566, NGC 5569) in the Virgo constellation, approximately 90 million light-years away. The vibrant colors and sweeping spiral arms of NGC 5566, along with the smaller, blue NGC 5569 and the distorted NGC 5560, highlight the dramatic effects of galactic interaction. Two bright Milky Way stars are visible in the foreground, offering a scale comparison to the vastness of these distant island universes.

Astronomy Picture from 06/07/2016

Arp 286: Trio in Virgo

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160706.html


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Stunning image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), a pair of interacting galaxies, showing its spiral arms and dust lanes beautifully. The larger galaxy, NGC 5194, dominates the scene, while its companion, NGC 5195, appears smaller. Located 31 million light-years away in the Canes Venatici constellation.

Astronomy Picture from 02/05/2015

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150502.html


#Messier51 #WhirlpoolGalaxy #NGC5194 #NGC5195 #InteractingGalaxies #SpiralGalaxy #DeepSpace #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmos #Astronomy #CanesVenatici #GalaxyPair #MessierCatalog