Whirlpool Galaxy

Interacting spiral pair, a spring classic.

Canes Venatici NGC 5194

Tonight

Not ranked for tonight — it may stay below the useful altitude window.

Vespera fit

ModeNative

FilterBroadband

DifficultyModerate

Facts

Magnitude8.4

Size11 × 7′

Distance23,000,000 ly

RA / Dec13.498 h / 47.2°

About

Interacting spiral pair, a spring classic.