Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Coma Berenices (Com)  ·  Contains:  Coma Pinwheel  ·  M 99  ·  NGC 4254  ·  PGC 1453566  ·  PGC 1458315  ·  PGC 165065  ·  PGC 165066  ·  PGC 165067  ·  PGC 165069  ·  PGC 169040  ·  PGC 169043  ·  PGC 169059  ·  Virgo Cluster Pinwheel
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Messier 99, Rainer Raupach
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Messier 99

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Messier 99

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M99 is a beautiful grand design spiral galaxy in the constellation of Coma Berenices. As it shows an increased star formation activity many young stars and Ha regions can be seen.

Since its extension is only 5.4' x 4.7' the picture represents a crop of the original field.

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Messier 99, Rainer Raupach