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Category Archives: Galaxies

Messier 31 (NGC 224): That’s No Nebula! That’s a Galaxy! Welcome to Andromeda

Andromeda is the most distant thing humans can see with the unaided eye. Also, it’s of great historical significance for helping astronomers understand the grand scheme of the universe.

Posted byWayne McGrawOctober 6, 2020April 1, 2023Posted inGalaxies, Messier ObjectsTags:Andromeda, Autumn7 Comments on Messier 31 (NGC 224): That’s No Nebula! That’s a Galaxy! Welcome to Andromeda

Messier 51: The Great Whirlpool

Few galaxies are a breathtaking as the majestic Whirlpool Galaxy in the springtime sky near the Big Dipper.

Posted byWayne McGrawApril 15, 2020July 5, 2024Posted inGalaxies, Messier ObjectsTags:Canes Venatici, FavPersonal, Spring4 Comments on Messier 51: The Great Whirlpool

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