20/09/2026
π M51 β The Whirlpool Galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) is one of the most beautiful spiral galaxies in the night sky, located about 23 million light-years from Earth. β¨
Its graceful spiral arms are shaped by gravitational interaction with a smaller companion galaxy, creating a spectacular cosmic dance. π
M51 gives astronomers a fascinating look at how galaxies interact and how new stars can form within their spiral arms.