Name: | Whirlpool Galaxy |
Type: | Galaxy |
Messier: | 51 |
NGC: | 5194 |
Magnitude: | 8.1 |
Right Ascention: | 13h 29.9m |
Declination: | +47 12 |
Constellation: | Canes Venatici |
Viewing Info: | You need a very dark sky and at least 8 " aperture to glimpse the spiral
arms. In a 20 " or larger do, its orgasmic. Two interacting galaxies for
the prices o one.
Its very easy to find to, M51 makes a 60-90-30 degree triangle with
the last two stars of the handle of the big dipper. |