Space / 2012-05-23
Pinwheel Galaxy Rainbow
NASA's image library records Pinwheel Galaxy Rainbow.
This image of the Pinwheel Galaxy, or M101, in the constellation of Ursa Major, combines data from four of NASA space telescopes. The view shows that both young and old stars are evenly distributed along M101 tightly wound spiral arms.
A CLOSER LOOK
This image of the Pinwheel Galaxy, or M101, in the constellation of Ursa Major, combines data from four of NASA space telescopes. The view shows that both young and old stars are evenly distributed along M101 tightly wound spiral arms.
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryPinwheel Galaxy RainbowOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.