Spiral Galaxy M100
This comparison image of the core of the galaxy M100 shows the dramatic improvement in Hubble Space Telescope's view of the universe. The new image was taken with the second generation Wide Field and Planetary Camera (WFPC-2) which was installed during the STS-61 Hubble Servicing Mission. For a detailed desciption of the two separate images, please click the caption link below.
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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 |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
| Optical |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC1 |