The Whirlpool Galaxy is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici, located about 37,000,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 11.0' x 7.8' and a magnitude of 8.4, it is best observed during spring.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Moderate to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Canes Venatici

Distance

37000000 ly

Size

11.0' x 7.8'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.4