Messier 74 - Wikipedia
WEBMessier 74 (also known as NGC 628 and Phantom Galaxy) is a large spiral galaxy in the equatorial constellation Pisces. [ a ] It is about 32 million light-years away from Earth. [ 6 ] The galaxy contains two clearly defined spiral arms and is therefore used as an archetypal example of a grand design spiral galaxy . [ 7 ]
Messier 74 - Science@NASA
WEBA stunning face-on spiral galaxy, M74 was discovered in 1780 by Charles Messier’s observing assistant, the French astronomer Pierre Méchain. M74 is located roughly 32 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Pisces.
Messier 74: Phantom Galaxy
WEBJul 24, 2015 · Messier 74 (M74, NGC 628), nicknamed the Phantom Galaxy, is a grand design spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pisces.
APOD: 2022 July 22 - Spiral Galaxy M74: A Sharper View
WEBJul 2, 2022 · An island universe of about 100 billion stars with two prominent spiral arms, M74 has long been admired by astronomers as a perfect example of a grand-design spiral galaxy.
Spiral Galaxy M74 - HubbleSite
WEBNov 29, 2007 · Resembling festive lights on a holiday wreath, this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image of the nearby spiral galaxy M74 is an iconic reminder of the impending season. Bright knots of glowing gas light up the spiral arms, indicating a rich environment of star formation.
Spiral Galaxy - NASA
WEBDec 16, 2011 · Messier 74, also called NGC 628, is a stunning example of a grand-design spiral galaxy that is viewed by Earth observers nearly face-on. Its perfectly symmetrical spiral arms emanate from the central nucleus and are dotted with clusters of young blue stars and glowing pink regions of ionized hydrogen (hydrogen atoms …
Messier 74 - the NGC 628 Spiral Galaxy - Universe Today
WEBDescription: This beautiful galaxy is a prototype of a grand-design Sc galaxy and among the first “Spiral Nebulae” recognized by Lord Rosse. Located some 30...
A Universe of Sound - Smithsonian Institution
WEBMessier 74 is a spiral galaxy like our Milky Way, which is seen face-on from Earth’s vantage point some 32 million light-years away. X-rays from Chandra (purple) have been combined with an infrared view of M74 from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (green, yellow, red, and magenta) as well as optical data from NASA’s Hubble Space ...
ESA Science & Technology - Hubble captures grand-design spiral galaxy ...
WEBMessier 74, also called NGC 628, is a stunning example of a grand-design spiral galaxy that is viewed by Earth observers nearly face-on. Its perfectly symmetrical spiral arms emanate from the central nucleus and are dotted with clusters of young blue stars.
Messier 74 - Spiral Galaxy in Pisces | TheSkyLive.com
WEBMessier 74 is a Spiral Galaxy in the Pisces constellation. Messier 74 is situated close to the celestial equator and, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year.
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