Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) – A Face-On Spiral in Ursa Major

Captured on a clear May evening, this image showcases the magnificent Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), a stunning face-on spiral galaxy located approximately 21 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major. Created from 192 stacked 15-second exposures using the Dwarf Lab Mini, the image reveals the galaxy's bright central core, delicate spiral arms, and subtle star-forming regions surrounded by countless distant stars. M101 is one of the largest spiral galaxies visible from Earth, spanning an impressive 170,000 light-years across—significantly larger than our own Milky Way. Every point of light in this photograph represents an incredible journey through space and time, offering a glimpse into the vast scale and beauty of our universe.
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