Galaxy M 106This spiral galaxy shows two spiral arms in visible light. However in radio- and X-ray photographs, two additional arms appear. Whereas the first two arms contain young, hot stars, the others are composed of gas compressed by shock waves.Constellation: Canes Venatici Distance: 23.5 million light-years Visual magnitude: 9.6 Diameter: 30 000 light-years Type: Sbc Back: List of the Galaxies 04/11/2007 |
![]() In blue are the two gas arms in radio and X-ray light. Photo: X-ray: Andrew Wilson (UMCP) et al., NASA, CXC Optical: DSS / IR: NASA, JPL-Caltech / Radio: NRAO, AUI, NSF |
Astronomical articles released under Creative Commons: Imprint & Privacy This site in German: Sterne und Planeten Astronomy: Stars & Planets | © Jumk.de Webprojects Images of Chemical Elements |