KnowraMessier 51Linked fromLinked fromThe 5 pages that link to Messier 51, each with the reason it gives.All 5Broader topic 1Related 2Compared with 2Whirlpool GalaxyRelated: This familiar name identifies the galaxy in observing guides and astronomical catalogs.Messier 106Related: Its nearby spiral structure provides a visual comparison with Messier 106’s more disturbed inner arms.