Messier 51, known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the direction of the constellation
Messier 51, known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the direction of the constellation Canes Venatici. It was originally discovered by the French astronomer Charles Messier on October 13, 1773.Image credit: NASA / ESA -- source link
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