Whirlpool Galaxy
The image from NASA Hubble Telescope shows spiral arms and dust clouds in the nearby Whirlpool galaxy. Visible starlight and light from the emission of glowing hydrogen is seen, which is associated with the most luminous young stars in the spiral arms.
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NASA ID
PIA04230
Date Created
December 4, 1999
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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