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On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy M 61 (NGC 4303) in the constellation Virgo (since June 2020 with supernova 2020jfo).
The spiral galaxy M 61 in the constellation Virgo has a bright core; according to Karkoschka, the spiral arms are only indicated in the telescope. In the eVscope, the galaxy is small, but the spiral arms can be seen. On May 6, 2020, the supernova 2020jfo was discovered in M 61, and Unistellar posed the task to photograph it, which I did.
M 61 (NGC 4303)
Size: 3' (Stoyan)
Distance: 60 million light years (Stoyan)
Rating: * (Stoyan)
Overview of the Virgo galaxy cluster, M 61 in constellation Virgo is locatecd in the lower right corner (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
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M 61 - Mar 24, 2020 |
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M 61 - Mar 24, 2020 |
M 61 - Mar 24, 2020, processed, SN 2020jfo marked with arrow |
