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Pinwheel Galaxy

Pinwheel Galaxy spiral

Pinwheel Galaxy, is located in the constellation Ursa Major, and is best seen in spring.

Pinwheel Galaxy is magnitude 7.86, is 20.9 million light-years away, and is 28.8 x 26.9' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Pinwheel Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 7.86
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 20.9 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 28.8 x 26.9''
      1. NGC:
      2. 5457
      1. Messier #:
      2. M101

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



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