Spiral galaxy M101 (NGC 5457)

Spiral galaxy M101 (NGC 5457)

Image of a northern section of M101, made from a combination of red (R) and almost-infrared (I) bands, displayed using false color.

Credit:

Mike Pierce, John Jurcevic (Indiana)/WIYN/NOIRLab/NSF

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About the Image

Id:noao-m101ny
Type:Observation
Release date:June 30, 2020, 9:33 p.m.
Size:2043 x 2042 px

About the Object

Name:M101, NGC 5457
Constellation:Ursa Major
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):14 3 23.56
Position (Dec):54° 24' 9.37"
Field of view:6.71 x 6.71 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 178.9° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
r		625 nmWIYN 3.5-meter Telescope
CCD
Optical
i		775 nmWIYN 3.5-meter Telescope
CCD