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July 10th, 2014

M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy

Today we kick of a new Space category and what better way to start than this absolutely stunning HD image of Messier 51, better known as the Whirlpool Galaxy. This giant spiral galaxy has a structure very similar to our own Milky Way, and as you can see is interacting and absorbing a neighboring smaller […]

M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy

Today we kick of a new Space category and what better way to start than this absolutely stunning HD image of Messier 51, better known as the Whirlpool Galaxy. This giant spiral galaxy has a structure very similar to our own Milky Way, and as you can see is interacting and absorbing a neighboring smaller galaxy. This cosmic ballet is estimated to be approximately 23 million light years away, meaning that the image we see is 23 million years old. This gorgeous image is free to download and enjoy; we’ll have more great space wallpapers up soon!

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