M100 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , M100 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 20° from it.
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Name
M100
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Coma Berenices |
| Magnitude: | 9.35 (V) [2] 10.05 (B) [2] 7.46 (J) [2] 6.82 (H) [2] 6.59 (K) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.70 |
| Hubble type: | SABb |
| Right ascension: | 12h22m [2] |
| Declination: | +15°49' [2] |
| Distance: | 18.4 Mpc 60.0 Mlyr [1] |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -21.97 |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.