Whirlpool Galaxy | HD Space Pictures

in #science • 7 years ago


The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51a, M51a, and NGC 5194, is an interacting grand-design spiral galaxy with a Seyfert 2 active galactic nucleus in the constellation Canes Venatici.
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Distance to Earth: 23.16 million light years
Apparent mass: ~160 billion M☉
Apparent size (V): 11′.2 × 6′.9
Coordinates: RA 13h 29m 53s | Dec +47° 11′ 43″
Redshift: 463 ± 3 km/s
Notable features: Interacting with NGC 5195

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    Good photos!

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