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On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy M 99 (Coma Pinwheel Galaxy) in the constellation Coma Berenices.
The spiral galaxy M 99 (Coma Pinwheel Galaxy) in the constellation Coma Berenices is almost seen face-on, similar to M 100 and M 101, but much smaller than M 101.
Size: 2.5' (Stoyan)
Distance: 60 million light years
Rating: * (Stoyan)
The spiral galaxy M 99 (Coma Pinwheel Galaxy) in the constellation Coma Berenices (at about the center, a little higher up) (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)