M51 is known as The Whirlpool Galaxy. At 28 million light years, it is a relatively close galaxy to us. On the upper right, is a small galaxy which is being distrupted by the gravitational tidal force of the main galaxy. 

This image was taken by C. K. Lim on 27th March 2007. 



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