Spiral Galaxies

M 61 in Virgo

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NGC 4303 = M 61

Telescope: 20in RC Optical Systems at f/8.4 Camera: SBIG ST8E CCD camera with color filter wheel Exposure Time: 150 minutes

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Image Credit - Adam Block/NOAO/AURA/NSF

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NGC R.A. Declination B mag V mag Surface Brightness Size a Size b PA Type Synonyms
4303 12 21 54.9 +04 28 22 10.1 9.3 13.1 6.50 5.9 162 SBbc M 61