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Facts about the Space
Whirlpool Galaxy
The Whirlpool galaxy is located in constellation Canes Venatici was the first classified spiral galaxy. It is also known as Messier 51a, M51a or NGC 5194. The Whirlpool galaxy is about 30 million light years from the Earth. The Whirlpool galaxy was discovered on 13 October 1773 by Charles Messier and given nickname” Whirlpool” due … Continue Reading Whirlpool Galaxy
Andromeda Galaxy
The Andromeda is the biggest nearer bared spiral galaxy to the Milkyway galaxy. Though it is about 2.5 million light years away from the Milkyway, it is visible by unaided eyes in clear night. The Andromeda galaxy is also known as M31, Messier 31 or NGC 224. It is named after the Ethiopian princess, the … Continue Reading Andromeda Galaxy
How are black holes formed?
Black hole is the place in the space where gravity is too strong to prevent escaping lights from it. Reason of so strong gravity is squeezing the matter in tiny place. Even light do not escape so no one can see it. Special telescope with special tool we can see black hole. In 1916, Albert … Continue Reading How are black holes formed?