Out of this whirl: The Whirlpool Galaxy and companion galaxy

2005 · Deep space imaging

Dimensions 132.22 × 190.5 cm

The graceful, winding arms of the majestic spiral galaxy M51 (NGC 5194) appear like a grand spiral staircase sweeping through space. They are actually long lanes of stars and gas laced with dust. Thi...

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