Hubble Whirlpool Galaxy, Messier 51 (M51) and Companion
The Whirlpool Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located 31 million light-years away. Also known as M51, it highlights the attributes of a typical spiral galaxy, including graceful, curving arms, pink star-forming regions, and brilliant blue strands of star clusters.
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, S. Beckwith (STScI), and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
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Image CreditNASA, ESA, S. Beckwith (STScI), and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
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