Located in what is known as the Virgo Cluster, this distinct chain of galaxies includes just a few of the more than 2000 located in this region.
ReadAlso known as M51, we earthlings see this galaxy as intertwined with its companion galaxy, the dwarf NGC5195, even though they are ~25 million light-years apart.
ReadJust below Orion's belt, this nebula is a highlight of the North American winter sky and is one of the most photographed and studied celestial objects.
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