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September 5, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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I only had two clear nights, but did get a start on a good capture of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). I plan to get a few more hours in once it clears up again. Two nights at 40 min each combined using mega stack then cleaned up in Stellar Studio.

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Image of a spiral galaxy with a smaller companion galaxybelow it, surrounded by stars.
June 4, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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#Webb and #Hubble sink deep into the dazzling #WhirlpoolGalaxy

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Webb and Hubble sink deep into the dazzling Whirlpool Galaxy — Space photo of the week
A striking new image of the Whirlpool Galaxy is helping astronomers solve one of the biggest mysteries in star formation.
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May 17, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning new image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), revealing its spiral arms and star-forming regions in near-infrared light. Located 31 million light-years away, it's visible to amateur astronomers. #whirlpoolgalaxy #News
The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning new image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), revea...
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May 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
omegaequalsone.bsky.social
M51/NGC 5194/the #whirlpoolgalaxy in canes venatici is about 88% the diameter of the milky way (~77,000 LY) but only about 10% as massive, and lies about 31 million LY from Lamy, NM.

2 hrs of S50 data. tweaked in snapseed.

#astrophotography #spiralgalaxy #seestars50
May 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
klintusfang.net
The last panel of the tattoo work is finally done, and healed. Hannah is amazing.

#tattoo #ursamajor #whirlpoolgalaxy #leo #gemini #auriga #taurus #orion #orion #sanfranciscoskyline #tattoosbyhannah
May 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
gingerastro.bsky.social
I decided that 25.5 hours was finally enough for this wider shot of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). I shot it in both LRGB & HaLRGB. I also included a tighter crop that looks surprisingly sharp since it was taken with a 400mm focal length telescope.
#m51 #whirlpoolgalaxy #space #astrophotography #galaxy
April 11, 2026 at 1:31 PM
susansnowy.bsky.social
A few more images taken with the Dwarf Mini smart telescope 😍 #WhirlpoolGalaxy #PinwheelGalaxy #MarkariansChain
April 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
klintusfang.net
Hannah started the last main section of the #tattoo sleeve. That's the #whirlpoolgalaxy, #ursamajor done as a mammoth, #leo, #orion, #taurus, and the #pleiades. It is only five days in, so it's still healing and peeling. Much of the coloring and shading is also yet to be finished.
March 30, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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New Astro Video up on Youtube! Let's talk about capturing galaxies millions of lightyears away and have fun doing it!
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#astrophotography #astronomy #galaxy #whirlpoolgalaxy
March 25, 2026 at 9:14 PM
cpl43uk.bsky.social
Back again to #messier51 #WhirlpoolGalaxy. I used to sketch this and would be pleased to catch just the hint of a spiral arm. 7 years later and using the same scope but with a camera and less that 60 mins on the target, I am amazed what technology can now show... #astronomy #astrophotography
March 22, 2026 at 10:08 PM
n7myw.bsky.social
Happy with this shot from this morning at 4:30am. The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51 and it's companion galaxy, NGC 5195.
Only shot for an hour and a half with some dropped frames. Still, not bad.

#dragondigitalphotography #dwarf3 #dwarflabs #astrophotography #whirlpoolgalaxy
March 22, 2026 at 4:38 PM
shaunatiffany.bsky.social
I added a soft glow to some stars. I love how a painting is just art evolving until it feels done.
#watercolor #astropainting #m51 #whirlpoolgalaxy
January 19, 2026 at 11:56 PM
wanderingreen.bsky.social
The whirlpool galaxy. I took this in the North York Moors, an International Darksky reserve. The whirlpool galaxy is actually two galaxy's that are slowly entwining themselves. Oh, & they're 31 million lightyears away...
#astrophotography #whirlpoolgalaxy #galaxy #northyorkshire #longexposure
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
astronomybot.bsky.social
The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) was the first galaxy to be identified as a spiral, observed by astronomers in the 18th century. 🌀

#WhirlpoolGalaxy #M51 #SpiralGalaxies
September 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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#TheSkyAtNight #Stargazing #WhirlpoolGalaxy #AstroPhotography #Sterrenkijken #Telescoop
August 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 13/06/2022

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy from Hubble

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220613.htm<a href="/hashtag/WhirlpoolGalaxy" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#WhirlpoolGalaxyo#M51a#NGC5194##SpiralGalaxya#Hubble #Spacee#Astronomys#Cosmologyo#GalaxyInteractione#CanesVenaticiVenatici
A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 or NGC 5194), a spiral galaxy interacting with a smaller companion galaxy. The image showcases intricate details of the galaxy's spiral arms and vibrant colors, revealing the complex processes at work within this celestial system. Located in the constellation Canes Venatici, M51 is approximately 30 million light-years away and spans 60,000 light-years.
June 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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M51 (NGC 5194), the Whirlpool Galaxy, and the interacting galaxy M51B (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici.

Full story: hoshitomo.tumblr.com/post/7844164...

#M51 #M51b #NGC5194 #NGC5195 #whirlpoolgalaxy #astrophotography
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June 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
earthskyscience.bsky.social
Check out this view of the #Whirlpoolgalaxy! Jelieta Walinski captured it at the Desert Bloom Observatory, Arizona. Thank you, Jelieta! 🌌🔭📸
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Bluish spiral-shaped galaxy in space, with a smaller blob-like galaxy attached to it with a curved stream of gas and dust.
June 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 02/09/2022

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220902.htm<a href="/hashtag/Messier51" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Messier51e#WhirlpoolGalaxyo#NGC5194##NGC5195##InteractingGalaxiesG#DeepSpacee#Astrophotographyt#Spacey#Cosmos #Astronomys#CanesVenaticiV#SpiralGalaxya#GalaxyPairl#AstroPhotographytography
Stunning image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), a pair of interacting galaxies, NGC 5194 and NGC 5195, in the Canes Venatici constellation. The image reveals intricate spiral arms, dust lanes, and tidal debris. Nearly 90 hours of narrowband data capture details and a vast cloud of ionized hydrogen gas. Located 31 million light-years away.
June 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 02/09/2022

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220902.htm<a href="/hashtag/Messier51" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Messier51e#WhirlpoolGalaxyo#NGC5194##NGC5195##InteractingGalaxiesG#SpiralGalaxya#DeepSpacee#Astrophotographyt#CanesVenaticiV#Spacei#Cosmos #Astronomys#GalaxyPairl#AstroPhotographytography
A stunning deep-space image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51/NGC 5194), a pair of interacting spiral galaxies in Canes Venatici. The large spiral galaxy's arms and dust lanes are clearly visible, interacting with its smaller companion, NGC 5195. The image reveals intricate details, including reddish ionized hydrogen gas, showcasing the beauty and complexity of galactic interactions. Approximately 31 million light-years away, this image is the result of almost 90 hours of narrowband data.
June 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
ninjagloppy.bsky.social
I was able to capture a little bit of data on the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). I have posted the image over on my Patreon for everyone to see. I still want to gather more data to get those extra crispy details.
#astrophotography #astronomy #galaxy #whirlpoolgalaxy
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New Project: M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy | Ninja Gloppy's Astrophotography
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May 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 02/05/2015

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150502.htm<a href="/hashtag/Messier51" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Messier51e#WhirlpoolGalaxyo#NGC5194##NGC5195##SpiralGalaxya#InteractingGalaxiesG#DeepSpacee#Astrophotographyt#Spacey#Cosmos #Astronomys#CanesVenaticiV#GalaxyPairl#MessierCatalogrCatalog
A stunning image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), a pair of interacting galaxies located in the constellation Canes Venatici. The larger galaxy, NGC 5194, exhibits a well-defined spiral structure with prominent arms and dust lanes, interacting with its smaller companion, NGC 5195. Faint tidal debris is visible around the smaller galaxy. This celestial duo is approximately 31 million light-years away.
May 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM