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The Whirlpool Galaxy

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M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a beautiful spiral galaxy with a smaller companion galaxy nearby.

Distance 31 million light years
Equipment Seestar S30
Location Florida

What you're looking at

You are seeing a distant galaxy with spiral arms, along with a smaller galaxy that appears to be interacting with it.

Why it is interesting

M51 is one of the classic examples of a spiral galaxy and shows how galaxies can affect each other through gravity.

How I captured it

Captured using the Seestar S30.