Hubble image of M101
This image shows spiral galaxy Messier 101.
Credit:NASA, ESA, CXC, SSC, and STScI
About the Image
NASA press release
Id: | opo0907h |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 10 February 2009, 15:00 |
Size: | 7200 x 7200 px |
About the Object
Name: | Messier 101, Pinwheel |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
Distance: | 22 million light years |
Constellation: | Ursa Major |
Category: | Galaxies |
Image Formats
Coordinates
Position (RA): | 14 3 9.42 |
Position (Dec): | 54° 21' 13.39" |
Field of view: | 17.78 x 17.78 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.1° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical B | 435 nm | Hubble Space Telescope |
Optical V | 555 nm | Hubble Space Telescope |
Infrared I | 814 nm | Hubble Space Telescope |