May 2006
The graceful, winding arms of the majestic spiral galaxy M51 (NGC 5194) appear like a grand spiral staircase sweeping through space. They are actually long lanes of stars and gas laced with dust.
Credit:NASA, ESA, S. Beckwith (STScI), and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
About the Calendar
| Id: | cal200605 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Month: | 5 |
