Spiral nebula Messier 51 - published in 1910 by George Ritchey, an American optician, telescope maker and astronomer. Also known as Whirlpool Galaxy. First discovered by Charles Messier, a French astronomer, on October 13, 1773. Possessed a spiral structure

Spiral nebula Messier 51 - published in 1910 by George Ritchey, an American optician, telescope maker and astronomer. Also known as Whirlpool Galaxy. First discovered by Charles Messier, a French astronomer,  on October 13, 1773. Possessed a spiral structure Stock Photo
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Lebrecht Music & Arts / Alamy Stock Photo

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JF90CK

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50 MB (1.7 MB Compressed download)

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3272 x 5340 px | 27.7 x 45.2 cm | 10.9 x 17.8 inches | 300dpi

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21 April 2017

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Lebrecht

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