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 (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

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


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

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


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

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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#M51 , la #galaxie du Tourbillon entrant en collision avec #ngc5195, à 23,6 millions d’années lumière. Vue depuis la #martinique au #SeestarS50
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Djaffar partage une #astrophographie de #m51 qui fusionne avec sa #galaxie voisine #ngc5195
Plus de 19h de pose en bande RGB et HAlpha
Télescope : Sky-Watcher 200/800 et Monture Eq6-r Pro
Logiciels : #NINA et #PixInsight
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Image of M51 (or Whirpool galaxy)

Identification on most important objects of the area

2 hours of 10 sec. images in EQ mode of #M51 using Seestar S50. A spiral galaxy with clearly defined arms that wrap around the core. It interacts with #NGC5195. This smaller galaxy has passed through M51, disturbing its spiral arms.

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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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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

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

Voici #m51 la #galaxie du Tourbillon en intéraction avec #ngc5195. Photographié par @djaffar.bsky.social pendant 2 nuits en février 2023 en #Alsace puis 2 autres nuits en avril 2023 en #Aveyron, ce qui représente 9h de signal #astronomy #astronomie #astrophotography #astrophotographie #galaxy