A whirlwind of celestial activity 💫 Enjoy this breathtaking view of a galaxy located about 25 million light-years away from Earth. The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51, is a stunning spiral galaxy with swirling stars, gas, and dust. This three-dimensional visualization brings to life Hubble’s striking view of the spiral galaxy. As they glide past, catch a glimpse of the various stars located throughout this galaxy. Housed in the center are the older, yellow stars, while the outer regi