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The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) – In for Questioning

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) – In for Questioning

The unique question mark appearance of M51, its size (77 thousand light years, 90% of Milky Way) proximity to us (only 31 million light years) made it a galaxy of interest for me, so I brought it in for some

David Payne May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 All Categories, Galaxy Stories, Photography 2 Comments Read more

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