M74, NGC 628

A face-on type Sc spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces, M74 is about 30 million light-years away and about 80000 light-years across. KPNO 4-meter Mayall telescope, 1975.

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NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

About the Image

Id:noao-02276
Type:Observation
Release date:June 30, 2020, 9:33 p.m.
Size:2500 x 2000 px

About the Object

Name:M74, NGC 628
Constellation:Pisces
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):1 36 37.57
Position (Dec):15° 44' 24.06"
Field of view:18.75 x 15.12 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 179.6° right of vertical