Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 51  ·  NGC 5194  ·  NGC 5195  ·  Whirlpool galaxy
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M51 Whirlpool Galaxy, Rich Sornborger
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M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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Messier 51, NGC 5194 - Whirlpool Galaxy

Messier 51 (M51, NGC 5194) is the famous "Whirlpool" galaxy in Canes Venatici. It is one of the most conspicuous and best-known spiral galaxies in the sky. M 51 is interacting with its much smaller neighbor, NGC 5195; the two galaxies may be seen with binoculars under very dark skies.

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