The Sky Today on Sunday, June 15: View the Whirlpool and its companion

Two hours after sunset, the sky is dark and the constellation Canes Venatici is high in the west, nestled beneath the curve of Ursa Major’s long tail, which also creates the handle of the Big Dipper asterism.  Located in northern Canes Venatici is M51, famously known as the Whirlpool Galaxy. It’s easy to find justContinue reading “The Sky Today on Sunday, June 15: View the Whirlpool and its companion”
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