Whirlpool Galaxy

M51

(NGC 5194, Rosse's Galaxy) Type Sc, Spiral galaxy

By Corey Gibb

M51 Basic Information

Coordinates/Magnitude

Locating M51

Detailed Information

History

Comparison to other interacting galaxies

Unusual features of M51

Modern Knowledge

Current knowledge

Recent Events

Recent Research

Previous Images

Gamma-Ray

X-Ray

Visual wave

Infrared

Radio wave

Research question

Focus/approach and background info

Comparison of spiral arms

Overall comments and conclusions

My Raw Images

Method of data processing

Assessment of the basic image

Final Images

Digital Sky Survey images:

Picture with blue filter

Picture with red filter

Assignment

Image Processing Assignment

Conclusions

Overall Summary