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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.
Why is the whirlpool galaxy called the whirlpool galaxy?
Simply Becca's it looks like a whirlpool. See related link for a pictorial.
Is the whirlpool galaxy and m51 the same thing?
Yes. M51 (Messier 51) aka Whirlpool galaxy are the same thing.
What other galaxy is near the whirlpool galaxy?
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.
What is the M51 galaxy best known for?
The M51 is better known as the whirlpool galaxy.
How far is 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
What are the most massive galaxies we know?
Comet Galaxy, Whirlpool Galaxy, Mayall's Object and Black Eye Galaxy.
Where is the Whirlpool 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.
What galaxies are 37 million light years from Earth?
The Sunflower Galaxy (M63 galaxy) and the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 galaxy).
What are some space related words that start with a W?
Whirlpool Galaxy is a galaxy that can be observed by astronomers. It begins with the letter W.
Does the whirlpool galaxy have planets?
The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as M51, is a spiral galaxy about 23 million light-years away. While it is known to have many stars, it is difficult to confirm the presence of planets within other galaxies due to the large distances involved. So, as of now, there is no confirmed information on planets in the Whirlpool Galaxy.
Was Andromeda Galaxy the first galaxy discovered?
It's fair to say that our own galaxy was discovered first.
