A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 or NGC 5194), a spiral galaxy interacting with a smaller companion galaxy. The image showcases intricate details of the galaxy's spiral arms and vibrant colors, revealing the complex processes at work within this celestial system. Located in the constellation Canes Venatici, M51 is approximately 30 million light-years away and spans 60,000 light-years.

Astronomy Picture from 13/06/2022

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy from Hubble

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M51 (NGC 5194), the Whirlpool Galaxy, and the interacting galaxy M51B (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Stunning image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 or NGC 5194), a spiral galaxy 30 million light-years away. This composite image combines ground-based and Hubble Space Telescope data, revealing intricate details of its spiral arms and star formation regions. The galaxy's interaction with a smaller neighboring galaxy is thought to influence its distinctive shape. Visible with binoculars in the Canes Venatici constellation.

Astronomy Picture from 10/04/2001

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy in Dust and Stars

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Stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 or NGC 5194), a spiral galaxy 30 million light-years away in the Canes Venatici constellation. Its intricate spiral arms, likely shaped by gravitational interaction with a smaller neighboring galaxy, are vividly detailed. This image is a composite of different color filters, showcasing the galaxy's vibrant features.

Astronomy Picture from 13/06/2022

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy from Hubble

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30 minutes of M51/the whirlpool galaxy before the clouds came in.

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From the #George_Observatory on April 11th, 2025

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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

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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

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Whirlpool Galaxy, 8 hours integration time in heavy light polluted Berlin skies. #NGC5194 #NGC5195 #lrgb #m51 #astrophotography #am5 #backyardastronomy #backyardastrophotography #asi1600mmpro #edgehd800 #berlin #cityskies