A Deep Look at Whirlpool Galaxy M51a (IMAGE)

Case Western Reserve University

A Deep Look at Whirlpool Galaxy M51a

Caption

Case Western Reserve University astronomers found new features on the first-known spiral galaxy, M51a, which has been sketched and photographed for 170 years.

Credit

Aaron Watkins

Usage Restrictions

Please give proper credit.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.