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William Parsons – first direct observation of spirals
William Parsons, was the first to notice spirals in a galaxy. His first scetch was the M51 (Whirlpool Galaxy) in 1845.
More on William Parsons:
> Wikipedia
> A list of photos & discoveries
> Drawings
