Whirlpool Galaxy

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The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194)[1][2] is a galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici.

NGC 5194
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Canes Venatici
Right ascension 13h29.9m
Declination +47o12'
Type Galaxy
Apparent dimensions 11.0
Apparent magnitude 8.4
Other designations M 51, Whirlpool Galaxy

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Location

Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>