Observation Notes
Pinwheel Galaxy
The Pinwheel Galaxy is a face-on, counterclockwise intermediate spiral galaxy located 21 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major.
Pinwheel Galaxy
The Pinwheel Galaxy is a face-on, counterclockwise intermediate spiral galaxy located 21 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major.
*Pinwheel Galaxy from Everett Quebral's AstroBin gallery*
*View on AstroBin: [https://app.astrobin.com/i/350569](https://app.astrobin.com/i/350569)*
About Pinwheel Galaxy
The Pinwheel Galaxy is a face-on, counterclockwise intermediate spiral galaxy located 21 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781 and was communicated that year to Charles Messier, who verified its position for inclusion in the Messier Catalogue as one of its final entries.
Learn more on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinwheel_Galaxy
Imaging
Equipment Versatility
Beginner: DSLR/mirrorless + short lens, simple tracking or tripod.
Intermediate: Small refractor on EQ mount, dedicated astro camera.
Advanced: Larger aperture, precise guiding, mono camera + filters.