Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  HD117815  ·  IC 4263  ·  IC 4277  ·  IC 4278  ·  M 51  ·  NGC 5194  ·  NGC 5195  ·  NGC 5198  ·  Whirlpool Galaxy
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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy, mhtandy
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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy

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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy

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This is my 2nd try at M51, this time adding some dual narrowband filter data to highlight the star forming (H-alpha) regions in the galaxy.

The Whirlpool Galaxy is located 31 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. According to some astronomers, the numerous Ha regions are likely to be more prominent in M51's spiral arms due to interaction with its companion galaxy, NGC 5195. (Source: NASA)

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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy, mhtandy