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Messier 106

Messier 106 spiral

Messier 106, is located in the constellation Canes Venatici, and is best seen in spring.

Messier 106 is magnitude 9.5, and is 19 x 8 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 106
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.5
      1. Size:
      2. 19 x 8'
      1. NGC:
      2. 4258
      1. Messier #:
      2. M106

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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