
It was confirmed to be a bright supernova, one of the brightest in recent years and similar to the brightest supernova of modern times: 1987A. On June 28, 2005, a new star was noticed in this galaxy. Eventually, the shape of both will be altered over many more millions of years. This spectacular galaxy is paired with a smaller, more distant companion whose matter is being disrupted by the larger spiral in a gravitational tug of war. The Whirlpool Galaxy lies approximately 31 million light years from earth. Image obtained with two telescopes of 50 cm and 30 cm, composite of several poses. On Ja supernova of type II appeared in M51 this supernova (SN 2005cs) is visible just under the nucleus, in the first arm. This galaxy is double two galaxies interact: the largest, NGC 5194, the smallest NGC 5195. This rare event, SN 2005cs, is visible on the first spiral arm, directly below the nucleus, as a bright star Photographerĭescription Spiral Galaxy M51 in Hunting Dogs and Supernova - The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) in Canes Venatici with SN 2005cs - The spiral galaxy M51 (NGC 5194) is located about 37 million years ago - light from Earth.

PIX4612380 Title Spiral Galaxy M51 in Hunting Dogs and Supernova - The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) in Canes Venatici with SN 2005cs - The spiral galaxy M51 (NGC 5194) is located about 37 million years ago - light from Earth. This rare event, SN 2005cs, is visible on the first spiral arm, directly below the nucleus, as a bright star by



Spiral Galaxy M51 in Hunting Dogs and Supernova - The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) in Canes Venatici with SN 2005cs - The spiral galaxy M51 (NGC 5194) is located about 37 million years ago - light from Earth.
