Andromeda is incorrect its The whirlpool Galaxy
Simply Becca's it looks like a whirlpool. See related link for a pictorial.
The Whirlpool Galaxy (or M51), was discovered in 1774 by Charles Messier.
Yes. M51 (Messier 51) aka Whirlpool galaxy are the same thing.
The Whirlpool Galaxy (aka M51) has a companion galaxy called NGC 5195, which has been passing behind (from our view) M51 for hundreds of millions of years.
The M51 is better known as the whirlpool galaxy.
The Whirlpool Galaxy or M51a (NGC 5194) is one of the brightest and picturesque galaxy in the sky, and is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is approximately 23 million light years from us
Comet Galaxy, Whirlpool Galaxy, Mayall's Object and Black Eye Galaxy.
The Sunflower Galaxy (M63 galaxy) and the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 galaxy).
The Whirlpool Galaxy or M51 can be found in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is approximately 23 million light years from us.See related link for a star map.
Whirlpool Galaxy is a galaxy that can be observed by astronomers. It begins with the letter W.
As a matter of fact, yes. It has planets just like the Milky way galaxy.