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Coma Pinwheel Galaxy

Coma Pinwheel Galaxy - spiral galaxy

Coma Pinwheel Galaxy , is a spiral located in the constellation Coma Benerices .

Coma Pinwheel Galaxy is magnitude 10.4*, is 45.2 million light-years away, and is 5.4' x 4.7' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Coma Pinwheel Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.4
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 45.2 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 5.4' x 4.7''
      1. Messier #:
      2. M99

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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