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Section of M51 with Progenitor Star
About the Object
- R.A. PositionR.A. PositionRight ascension – analogous to longitude – is one component of an object's position.13h 29m 52.84s
- Dec. PositionDec. PositionDeclination – analogous to latitude – is one component of an object's position.47° 10' 36.3"
- ConstellationConstellationOne of 88 recognized regions of the celestial sphere in which the object appears.Canes Venatici
- DistanceDistanceThe physical distance from Earth to the astronomical object. Distances within our solar system are usually measured in Astronomical Units (AU). Distances between stars are usually measured in light-years. Interstellar distances can also be measured in parsecs.About 27 million light-years (8.3 Megaparsecs)
- Object NameObject NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.Whirlpool, M51
- Object DescriptionObject DescriptionThe type of astronomical object.Spiral Galaxy
- Release DateJuly 28, 2005
- Science ReleaseHubble Pinpoints Doomed Star that Explodes as Supernova
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Mar 28, 2025
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