Size Guide:
8×12" — Fits a standard frame. Great for a desk, shelf, or smaller wall space.
12×18" — A strong statement for a bedroom, office, or hallway.
24×36" — Gallery scale. Built to be the focal point of a room. Approximately the size of a standard movie poster.
Paper & Finish:
Glossy — Rich, vivid color with a reflective surface. Best in rooms with controlled lighting.
Matte — Soft, gallery-style finish that eliminates glare. Works beautifully in bright rooms or under direct light.
M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy
Captured over 18.5 hours, revealing faint detail, especially in the Ha wavelength.
Distance From Earth: 23 Million Light Years
Diameter: 75,000-80,000 Light Years
Total Exposure Time: 18.5 Hours
The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) is a classic grand-design spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It spans roughly 75,000–80,000 light-years in diameter and is famous for its well-defined spiral arms, which are rich in dust lanes and active star-forming regions. M51 is gravitationally interacting with its smaller companion galaxy, a process that compresses gas and enhances star formation.
Printed to order and shipped directly to you. Typical delivery is 7–14 days.