The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
From Cambridge , the Whirlpool Galaxy is visible in the dawn sky, rising at --:-- (EST) and reaching an altitude of 66° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:46.
Name
The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Right ascension: | 13h29m [1] |
Declination: | +47°11' [1] |
Constellation: | Canes Venatici |
Magnitude: | 8.40 (V) [1] 9.00 (B) [1] |
Distance: | 11.3 Mpc 37.0 Mlyr [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | -21.87 |
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
14 Apr 2025 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2026 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2027 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2028 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2029 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2030 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2031 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2032 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |