Galaxies
Pinwheel Galaxy close-up 5
February 28, 2006 · ESA/Hubble · Messier 101 , Pinwheel Galaxy · Ursa Major
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Another "grand design" spiral lies behind the Pinwheel Galaxy itself and is visible through its disk. Hubble's incredible resolution makes it possible to make out star forming regions in this distant galaxy.
More Hubble images of Messier 101 , Pinwheel Galaxy
Largest ever galaxy portrait - stunning HD image of Pinwheel GalaxyFebruary 28, 2006
Pinwheel Galaxy close-upsFebruary 28, 2006
Pinwheel Galaxy close-up 1February 28, 2006
Pinwheel Galaxy close-up 2February 28, 2006
Pinwheel Galaxy close-up 3February 28, 2006
Pinwheel Galaxy close-up 4February 28, 2006
Pinwheel Galaxy close-up 6February 28, 2006
Digitized Sky Survey 2 image of the Pinwheel Galaxy (ground-based image)February 28, 2006