Galaxies
The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a) with it's sparkling arms is the first galaxy found to have a spiral structure.
April 25, 2005 · ESA/Hubble · Messier 51 · Canes Venatici
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The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a) with it's sparkling arms is the first galaxy found to have a spiral structure.