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M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy
 
 

M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy

M51 also called the Whirlpool Galaxy is the best example of a face on spiral galaxy. It is not a single galaxy but actually two whose atmospheres almost touch one another.

Date: 04/18/2008
 
 
 

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