Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Coma Berenices (Com)  ·  Contains:  M 100  ·  NGC 4321  ·  NGC 4322  ·  NGC 4328
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M100 - Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices, Hap Griffin
M100 - Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices
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M100 - Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices

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M100 - Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices, Hap Griffin
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M100 - Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices

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M100 is considered to be one of the brightest members of the Virgo cluster of galaxies. It's strong spiral structure is though to be heavily influenced by three smaller nearby galaxies shown in this image. Spiral galaxies with prominent arms such as M100 are know as "Grand Design" galaxies.

In 2006, a supernova erupted in M100.

M100 lies at a distance of approximately 60 million light-years.

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M100 - Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices, Hap Griffin