This galaxy appears as a grand spiral sweeping through space. The spiral structrure comprises lanes of stars and gas laced with dust. The image of the Whirlpool Galaxy, taken in January 2005 with the Advanced Camera for Surveys with HST, showcases the curving spiral arms, where young stars reside, to the bright central core, a home of older stars. The galaxy is nicknamed the Whirlpool because of its swirling structure