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The Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) is a stunning face-on spiral ~21M light-years away in Ursa Major. Its swirling arms are packed with young blue stars and star-forming regions. A true cosmic masterpiece! #Astronomy #Space #Astrophotography
Feb 28, 2025, 2:14 PM
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