Messier 106 (Indy Backyard Astro)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn) · Contains: M 106 · NGC 4248 · NGC 4258

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Messier 106

Messier 106, also known as NGC 4258, is a striking spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici, approximately 22 to 25 million light-years away from Earth. Its distinctive appearance and fascinating characteristics make it a subject of great interest for astronomers and space enthusiasts alike.One of the most remarkable features of Messier 106 is its active galactic nucleus (AGN), which harbors a supermassive black hole at its center. This black hole is voraciously consuming surrounding material, emitting intense radiation across various wavelengths, including radio, infrared, and X-rays. The energetic activity generated by this process is what categorizes Messier 106 as an active galaxy.What makes Messier 106 particularly intriguing is its anomalous arms. Unlike typical spiral galaxies, which have two or more well-defined spiral arms emanating from the center, Messier 106 exhibits asymmetrical, fragmented arms that appear to be twisting outward. These anomalous arms are thought to be the result of gravitational interactions with neighboring galaxies, causing distortions in Messier 106's structure.

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RA (center)	12h18m50s.260
RA (top/left)	12h19m58s.942
RA (top/right)	12h17m34s.450
RA (bottom/right)	12h17m41s.929
RA (bottom/left)	12h20m05s.598

Dec (center)	+47°18′22″.80
Dec (top/left)	+47°28′06″.80
Dec (top/right)	+47°26′27″.22
Dec (bottom/right)	+47°08′35″.90
Dec (bottom/left)	+47°10′13″.100

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