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In what year was the Whirlpool Galaxy discovered?
The Whirlpool Galaxy (or M51), was discovered in 1774 by Charles Messier.
Is the whirlpool galaxy and m51 the same thing?
Yes. M51 (Messier 51) aka Whirlpool galaxy are the same thing.
What are the 9 nearest galaxies to our galaxy?
1. Messier 31- Andromeda Galaxy 2. Messier 33- Triangulum Galaxy 3. Messier 51- Whirlpool Galaxy 4. Messier 101/102-Pinwheel Galaxy 5. Messier 81- Cigar Galaxy 6. Messier 82-Bodes Galaxy 7. Messier 107- Sombrerro Galaxy That' about it that I know.. I hoped it helped! :)
What galaxy was discovered in 1845?
It is wildly believed that the Whirlpool Galaxy (Messier 51a) was discovered in 1845.However, it was actually discovered in 1773. It was only recognised as a spiral galaxy in 1845.
What type of galaxy is M87?
Messier 87 is an elliptical galaxy.
Who discovered the pinwheel galaxy?
Do you want the name of a specific one or just something that sounds more intellectual than "You know, those PINWHEEL shaped ones"? The correct terminology is spiral galaxy. As for an example, the Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy.
Why is the whirlpool galaxy called the whirlpool galaxy?
Simply Becca's it looks like a whirlpool. See related link for a pictorial.
What does the M stand for in Galaxy names?
Messier
What is an interesting fact about the Leo constellation?
Leo contains three spiral galaxies (Messier 96, Messier 95, Messier 66 and Messier 65) and one elliptical galaxy (Messier 105).
Which galaxy has a pinwheel shape?
The Pinwheel Galaxy (Messier 101 or NGC 5457)
What does m mean in m31?
In the context of M31, the "M" stands for "Messier," referring to the Messier catalog of astronomical objects compiled by the French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century. The number "31" indicates that it is the 31st object listed in this catalog. M31 specifically refers to the Andromeda Galaxy, which is the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way and one of the brightest galaxies visible from Earth.
Why is the galaxy called M100?
When you hear M100 regarding a galaxy, it is likely referring to the Messier 100 galaxy. It was discovered by Pierre MÌ©chain and entered into Messier's catalog of nebulae and star clusters, which is where it got its name.
