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M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 2, 2022 is “M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fabian Neyer). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fabian Neyer Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Find the Big Dipper and follow the handle away from the dipper’s bowl until you get to the last bright star. Then, just slide your telescope a little south and west and you’ll come upon this stunning pair of interacting galaxies, the 51st entry in Charles Messier’s famous catalog.”

— APOD editors, September 2, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 2, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fabian Neyer
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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