NASA Releases Stunning Image Of The Whirlpool Galaxy

The Whirlpool Galaxy, often known as M51, was recently photographed by NASA.

Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys caught this "hypnotic spiral galaxy" in visible light.

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Infrared light and hydrogen are represented by red in big star-forming regions.

The blue colour is associated with hot, youthful stars, whereas the yellow colour is associated with older stars.