M91
M91 is one of four barred spiral galaxies in the Messier catalogue. (M109, M95 and M58 are the others). M91 is located 52 million light years away in the Virgo Cluster of the galaxies.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Thomas and Gail Haynes/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-m91haynes |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Feb. 24, 2014, 1:39 p.m. |
| Size: | 1415 x 942 px |
About the Object
| Name: | M91 |
| Constellation: | Coma Berenices |
| Category: | Galaxy Clusters |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 35 29.70 |
| Position (Dec): | 14° 34' 5.02" |
| Field of view: | 12.17 x 8.10 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 98.7° left 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 |