Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), Ondřej Pešák

Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)

Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), Ondřej Pešák

Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)

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The image captures the grand spiral galaxy M101, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy, located in the constellation Ursa Major. This celestial marvel spans about 170,000 light-years across, making it one of the larger spiral galaxies visible from Earth. M101's well-defined spiral arms are richly adorned with pink star-forming regions, sparkling star clusters, and dark dust lanes that weave through the galaxy's bright core. Its arms, a testament to the galaxy's dynamic nature, sprawl outwards in a majestic display of cosmic beauty. This galaxy, lying some 21 million light-years away from us, offers a snapshot of the universe's elegance, showcasing the vast scale and intricate structures that define our night sky.

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Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), Ondřej Pešák