Title
The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as M51 or NGC 5194,
Caption
The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as M51 or NGC 5194, is having a close encounter with a nearby companion galaxy, NGC 5195, just off the upper edge of this image.
Date
2001
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A13_360
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (3,8Mb) / 13,7in x 17,0in / 4102 x 5112 (300dpi)