M109
M109 is a very dim barred spiral galaxy. Both the central nucleus and outer arms are fairly smooth- devoid of hotspots of star formation. It is estimated that this galaxy is 50 million light years away from us. This image does well to show some detail in the bluer arms with a more yellow interior. To do this galaxy justice longer exposures will be necessary. Other barred spirals in the Messier catalogue include M91, M95 and M58.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/George Hatfield and Flynn Haase
About the Image
| Id: | noao-m109hatfield |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Feb. 24, 2014, 8:58 a.m. |
| Size: | 1476 x 980 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 11 57 44.38 |
| Position (Dec): | 53° 22' 22.88" |
| Field of view: | 22.29 x 14.80 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 3.0° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |