The Whirlpool Galaxy


Whirlpool Galazy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) appears in the sky just off the tail of Ursa Major.  Under dark skies it can be seen in binoculars, and resolves easily with amature telescopes into one of the night sky's most beautiful galaxies.  Located approximately 23 million lighy years way, this classic spiral galaxyalso sports a companion, NGC 5195.  

A small credit to the scientific team that captured this image appears on this print.  The print itself is made on high quality metallic paper that both brings out the brillance of the stars while emphasizing the inky black of deep space.  Perfect for the classroom or any space enthusiast.   The image has been processed to remove noise and increase the clarity of the final print.

Prices (unmounted):  8x12  ($30)     16x24 ($70)     24 x 336 ($130)

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