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M51 20210220 1280x1280 - Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194)

Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194)

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M51 2021-02-20
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194) is a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. Distance 2300 ± 4 million light-years. Luminous 8.4 mag Visibility diameter 11.0′
There is a tree on the north side and the visibility is poor, so I waited until it became high before taking the picture. I am very interested in the difference between the fine spiral structure and the accompanying nebula. There are two small spindle-shaped galaxies to the north of the nebula. 45 cm newtonian

dummy - Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194)

 
M51 20210220 375x375 - Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194)
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