The Whirlpool Galaxy (M 51) Poster Juno Data captured August 22

Data captured August 22

Release date: July 31

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This extraordinary James Webb Space Telescope image reveals protoplanetary disks in NGC 346 - cosmic nurseries where new solar systems are forming before your eyes

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M 51) Poster Juno Data captured August 22Admire the magnificent beauty of the "Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)" with this stunning high resolution print The graceful, winding arms of the majestic spiral galaxy M51 appear like a grand staircase sweeping through space. In reality, these arms are long lanes of stars, gas, and dust. Known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, M51 is a classic example of a grand design spiral galaxy. These spectacular arms serve an important purpose: they are star formation factories,