Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) depicted in space with swirling spiral arms. The image features a central bright core with outer arms in hues of pink, purple, and blue, suggesting star formation and dust lanes. The surrounding space is peppered with countless stars, contributing to the galaxy's ethereal appearance. M51, located in the Canes Venatici constellation, is approximately 23 million light-years from Earth. Its well-defined structure makes it a classic example of a spiral galaxy, often studied for its interacting companion galaxy, NGC 5195.
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