The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51a, M51a, or NGC 5194, is 2 galaxies interacting in the constellation Canes Venatici
The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51a, M51a, or NGC 5194, is 2 galaxies interacting in the constellation Canes Venatici. The galaxy lies about 23 million light years from Earth. It was named the Whirlpool because of its swirling spiral structure
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