Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Detail: Companion Nucleus and Dust Lanes
NASA, ESA, S. Beckwith (STScI), and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) · Download full size image
A small detail of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) showing the central region of the companion galaxy (NGC 5195). Fine structures of dark dust clouds are seen silhouetted against the smaller galaxy's starlight. Posted on: 22 Aug, 2005
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