M 100

Barred spiral (SBc) · 53.70 million light-years

M 100 is a barred spiral (SBc) galaxy 53.70 million light-years from the Sun, in Coma Berenices. Its light has travelled 53.70 million years to reach us.

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Facts

Also known asNGC 4321, UGC 7450, MCG 3-32-15
TypeBarred spiral (SBc)
Distance53.70 million light-years (NED-1D average)
Radius58,580 light-years
Absolute magnitude-20.98
ConstellationComa Berenices
Position (J2000)RA 185.7255°, Dec 15.8228°

In Orrery Space

In galaxy mode, press Local Universe and search for it on the map, or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there, and up close the galaxy is drawn to its catalogued size, shape and tilt (the stars and arms themselves are illustrative).

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