Messier 99 (M 9)

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy M 99 (Coma Pinwheel Galaxy) in the constellation Coma Berenices.

 

Introduction

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)

 

Map

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)

 

My Own Photos

eVscope

         

M 99 - Mar 23, 2020

 

M 99 - Mar 24, 2020

 

M 99 - Mar 25, 2020

         

M 99 - Mar 23, 2020, processed

 

M 99 - Mar 24, 2020, processed

 

M 99 - Mar 25, 2020, processed

     
M 99 - Jun 1, 2021   M 99 - Jun 1, 2021, bearbeitet (Polarr)    

 

My Own Observations

Observations March 2020

Observations June 2021

 

References

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