The Whirlpool Galaxy — Antique Historical Print

Hubble / NASA · 2005

A restored historical artwork from the Marginalia archive, captioned with its history:

The Whirlpool was the first galaxy seen to have spiral arms; Hubble's portrait shows it dragging a smaller companion past.

A Hubble image of the Whirlpool Galaxy, a glowing blue-and-gold spiral with a small companion galaxy at one arm.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain historical original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.