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Messier 74 |
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 | M74 is a face-on type Sc spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces, M74 is about 30 million light-years away and about 80,000 light-years across. In a 8" scope, M74 is extremely faint but rather large. At 49x, it can barely be detected as you swept past this region of sky. The core is nearly stellar with a patch of haze surrounding it. Little if any structure could be noted. Larger aperatures will bring out more detail. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M74 NGC 628 Other description: Spiral galaxy structure. Constellation: Pisces Dreyer description: Globular cluster, faint, very large, round, very gradually, westward abruptly much brighter middle, partially resolved; = M74. Magnitude: 9.2 RA: 01h 36m 54.0s Dec: +15°48'11" RA: 01h 36m 42.0s Dec: +15°47'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 17°42'29" Alt: -26°09'11" Rise: 01:15 Transit: 08:27 Set: 15:38 Size:11.0' x 9.0' |