Preview Messier 51, the Whirlpool Galaxy, the classic face-on spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici in the northern spring sky. Image ID: 1350-51 Artist: Alan Dyer Purchase a commercial license Buy framed prints & more from our print store 130mm astro physics canes venatici canon eos ra gradient xterminator lenr demo m51 median messier 51 starshrink topaz denoise ai whirlpool galaxy sky astronomy astro photography skies science nature astro