Messier 51 – Whirlpool Galaxy
At a Glance Object: M51 – Whirlpool GalaxyType: Interacting Spiral GalaxyConstellation: Canes VenaticiDistance: 31 million light-years Catalog: M51Best Season: Spring Located approximately
Author: Tom Johnson
IC 1805, SH2-190 – Heart Nebula
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Messier 5, NGC 5904 – The Rose Cluster
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Messier 49, NGC 4472
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Messier 57, NGC 6720 – The Ring Nebula
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Messier 57 (M57) – The Ring Nebula
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