This is an optical image of galaxy M101 obtained by Adam Block with the UA's Mt. Lemmon Sky Center. This visual may only be used in conjunction with reporting on or posting of this news release.

Turn your gaze towards the Big Dipper and you may also be able to spy the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) and Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). But which binoculars should you buy to make the most of these cosmic ...

With the right scope you can zoom in on the Big Dipper and use it as a pointer to find the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) and the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). There's more majesty to observe, too; spring is ...

With the night side of Earth well-placed for observations away from the Milky Way, distant galaxies that can be imaged include the Leo Triplet (M65, M66, NGC 3628), the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101 ...