M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy / NGC 5195 Galaxy - telescope processed image. M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194) It was the first celestial object identified as having a spiral structure, a discovery made by Lord Rosse in 1845 using a massive telescope.

M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy / NGC 5195 Galaxy - unprocessed image. NGC 5195: The Companion This dwarf galaxy is passing behind the Whirlpool; its gravitational tug helps trigger the intense star formation seen in M51's spiral arms.

Here is the Odyssey Pro’s observation of #M51 #TheWhirlpoolGalaxy / #NGC5195 #Galaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

NGC 5195 / M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy / IC 4263 / NGC 5198 / NGC 5169 Galaxies - telescope processed image. M51 is actually two galaxies—the large spiral NGC 5194 and its smaller companion NGC 5195—locked in a dramatic, multi-million-year collision.

NGC 5195 / M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy / IC 4263 / NGC 5198 / NGC 5169 Galaxies - unprocessed image. In 1845, Lord Rosse identified its spiral structure, making it the first celestial object ever recognized to have a "vortex" or spiral shape.

Good Friday morning. Still have some images to share from yesterday. Next up is the Dwarf Mini’s observation of (from top to bottom) #NGC5195 / #M51 #TheWhirlpoolGalaxy / #IC4263 / #NGC5198 / #NGC5169 #Galaxies. #dwarflabs #dwarfmini #space #astronomy #amateur

M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy / NGC 5195 Galaxy - telescope processed image. M51 was the first galaxy categorized as spiral; its iconic shape is maintained by a gravitational tug-of-war with its smaller neighbor, NGC 5195.

M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy / NGC 5195 Galaxy - unprocessed image. This dwarf galaxy is currently passing behind the Whirlpool Galaxy, its gravity triggering the intense star formation seen in M51's arms.

Last image for the morning. Here is the Dwarf Mini’s image of #M51 #TheWhirlpoolGalaxy / #NGC5195 #Galaxy. #dwarflabs #dwarfmini #space #astronomy #amateur

NGC 5195 Galaxy / M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy - telescope processed image. This dwarf galaxy is locked in a gravitational tug-of-war with M51. This interaction triggered the Whirlpool’s vibrant star formation and distorted its own shape into an irregular glow.

NGC 5195 Galaxy / M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy - unprocessed image. M51 was the first celestial object identified as having a spiral structure. Its iconic "grand design" arms are enhanced by the tidal forces of its smaller neighbor, NGC 5195.

Wasn’t too happy with an early observation so went to re-observe #NGC5195 #Galaxy / #M51 #TheWhirlpoolGalaxy. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy - telescope processed image. In 1845, it became the first celestial object recognized as having a spiral structure, observed by Lord Rosse.

M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy - unprocessed image. It is actively merging with a smaller companion, NGC 5195, which is being pulled by M51's gravity at the end of its arms.

Last image for this morning. Here is #M51 #TheWhirlpoolGalaxy. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy - processed image by the Odyssey Pro. In 1845, it became the first celestial object to be identified as a spiral galaxy, forever changing our view of the universe.

M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy - unprocessed image by the Odyssey Pro. Its striking shape is caused by a slow-motion collision with the smaller galaxy NGC 5195, which is tugging at its spiral arms.

M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy - processed image by the s50. The gravitational pull from its companion triggers massive waves of star formation, creating bright "starburst" regions of blue stars.

M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy - unprocessed image by the s50. A supermassive black hole sits at its core, hidden behind two crossing rings of dust that look like a dark "X" in Hubble images.

Comparison time between the Odyssey Pro and the s50. Images based on observations of #M51 - #TheWhirlpoolGalaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur #seestar #S50

M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy - telescope processed image. It's a beautiful grand-design spiral galaxy seen face-on, renowned for its winding arms and its gravitational interaction with its companion galaxy.

M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy - unprocessed image. The galaxy interacting with M51 is its companion, NGC 5195, a dwarf galaxy connected to the Whirlpool by a bridge of dust and stars.

From the planned overnight observations, first up is #M51 #TheWhirlpoolGalaxy. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

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