M74 - Spiral Galaxy

M74 - Spiral Galaxy

This galaxy is very symetrical.  The arms are quite dim and difficult to see through a telescope.  Two super nova's have been discovered and birth of new stars are believed to be happening in the knots that can be seen in the spiral arms.

Date:  11-22-03

Telescope: RC14.5        Camera:ST8XE   AO guided  

Exposure Time: 190min no binning

Processing: Maxim,reduced, DDP, Adobe combined