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Where to find The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

The Whirlpool Galaxy is a splendid flat-on view spiral galaxy with a smaller sister galaxy seeming to eminate from it. It's best viewed in telescopes of 150mm upwards. To view the spiral arms you're gonna need at least twice that aperture if not more! Easily located though just below the end star of the plough handle. See below...



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