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On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy M 101 (Pinwheel Galaxy) in the constellation Ursa Major.
The spiral galaxy M 101 (Pinwheel Galaxy) in the constellation Ursa Major is seen face-on, similar to M 99 and M 100, but much larger than both; quite impressive in the eVscope. In the Vespera, you can also see the dwarf spiral galaxy NGC 5474.
Size: 18' x 11' (Stoyan)
Distance: 25 million light years
Rating: ** (Stoyan)
The spiral galaxy M 101 (Pinwheel Galaxy) in the constellation Ursa Major (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
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M 101 - Aug 22, 2022 |
M 101 - Aug 22, 2022, photo left processed |
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M 101, 29.7.2022 - original (82 frames = 820 seconds) |
M 101, 7.8.2022 - original (191 frames = 1910 seconds) |
Spiralgalaxy NGC 5474 to the left
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M 101 - Apr 9, 2022 |
M 101 - Apr 10, 2022 |
M 101 - Apr 17, 2022 |
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M 101 - Apr 9, 2022, photo on top processed |
M 101 - Apr 10, 2022, photo on top processed |
M 101 - Apr 17, 2022, photo on top processed |
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M 101 - Aug 22, 2022 |
M 101 - Aug 22, 2022, photo left processed |
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M 101, 29.7.2022 - original (82 frames = 820 seconds) |
M 101, 7.8.2022 - original (191 frames = 1910 seconds) |
Spiralgalaxy NGC 5474 to the left