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Curious how this print will look in your space? Simply scan the QR code with your phone to view it in augmented reality.

Android: Point your phone at the floor briefly to let it scan. The print will appear floating with a line down to a point on the floor — drag that point to where the floor meets the wall and the print will snap into place. Once on the wall, drag it freely to find the perfect spot.

iPhone: The print will snap directly onto your wall. Drag to reposition it anywhere.

The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51
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The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51

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M51 is one of the most recognisable galaxies in the sky, and for good reason. The main spiral is beautifully structured, its blue-toned arms wrapped tightly around a warm golden core. But what makes this image particularly interesting is the companion, NGC 5195, sitting just off to the right. It's a smaller, more diffuse object, and the two are clearly connected by a faint bridge of material that you can just make out between them.

The companion has a very different character to the main galaxy. Where M51 is crisp and structured, NGC 5195 is softer, almost smudged, with a dusty brown lane cutting across its centre. The whole scene has a kind of quiet drama to it. Two galaxies, very different in nature, caught in a slow gravitational embrace that's been going on for a very long time.

We produce all our prints to order, so you can be sure you're getting the best quality work to hang on your wall. As a result, in busy times it can take a while to process the orders. In the worst case, which is generally during the peak months of July-September, it can take 4-6 weeks to receive large framed prints. Large canvases generally take 2-3 weeks. Unframed prints are generally also 2-3 weeks at worst.

We aim to get prints out as quickly as possible, so we would expect and hope that you would receive them earlier than the above timeframes. If you have a particular need to get a print quickly, please let us know in the order notes and we'll prioritize it for you, or you can email us at info@petercox.ie.

Prints are well-packaged and in the unlikely event that it arrives damaged, we'll send a replacement free of charge. 

When your order ships, you'll receive an email with your tracking number.

Thanks for your trust, and we hope you get many years of enjoyment from your new print!

The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51 | Peter Cox Photography
The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51 | Peter Cox Photography

Individually Prepared

All prints are produced individually when the order is received. All are hand-signed by Peter.

Attention to detail

Each print is carefully inspected to ensure it's perfect before it leaves the gallery.

Bring nature indoors

Bring a little of the magic of nature into your home. Something you'll see and appreciate every day!

The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51 | Peter Cox Photography