M100 PC chip
An image of the grand design spiral galaxy M100 obtained with the second generation Wide Field and Planetary Camera.
Credit:NASA & ESA
About the Image
About the Object
Name: | IRAS 12204+1605, M 100, Messier 100, NGC 4321 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
Distance: | 50 million light years |
Constellation: | Coma Berenices |
Category: | Galaxies |
Wallpapers
1024x768
328.2 KB
1280x1024
469.0 KB
1600x1200
580.2 KB
1920x1200
487.1 KB
2048x1536
638.9 KB
Coordinates
Position (RA): | 12 22 54.99 |
Position (Dec): | 15° 49' 17.44" |
Field of view: | 0.35 x 0.35 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 25.9° left of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Telescope |
---|---|
Optical |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |