Spiral galaxy M101 in constellation Ursa Major

by: A.Block/MLSC/Univ.of Az/Novapix
Reference: a-gax54-57012
Date: 2009-11-15

The spiral galaxy M101 is about 27 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It spans over 170 thousand light years from one side to the other.

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