The Andromeda Galaxy
The Andromeda Galaxy is the largest galaxy in the night sky.
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August 31, 2008
M31 The Andromeda Galaxy
Messier 51
The Whirlpool Galaxy
Commonly called the Whirlpool Galaxy, it is also known by it's designation in the Messier collection as M51. It is the large spiral galaxy in the image. The smaller "blob"…
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April 25, 2008
M82
Messier 82
Messier 82 is also known as the Cigar Galaxy. It appears in the constellation of Ursa Major and is approximately 12 million light years distant. It has been called the…
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March 1, 2008
M33 The Pinwheel Galaxy
The Triangulum Galaxy
This large spiral galaxy is often referred to as The Pinwheel Galaxy. It is located in the constellation of Triangulum and is also known as The Triangulum Galaxy. Charles Messier…
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January 7, 2008