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The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a)

Orbital telescopes such as the Hubble Space Telescope enable high-resolution unobstructed views of the cosmos. The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a) shown here is a classic spiral galaxy located in the Canes Venatici constellation. Photo Credit: NASA, ESA

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