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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy in Canes Venatici
Mon, 03/22/2010 — Daniel
| Designation | M51 |
| NGC | NGC 5194 |
| Common Name | Whirlpool Galaxy |
| Type | Spiral galaxy |
| Distance | 23 million light years |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Magnitude | 8.4 |
Data courtesy of: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_51
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| 800px-Messier51_sRGB.jpg | 91.01 KB |
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