A bright barred spiral with a strong bar and well-defined arms. Sits only 40 arcminutes from Phecda (γ UMa), which can cause bloom or diffraction issues in long exposures.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of object is M 109?
M 109 is a galaxy.
Which constellation is M 109 in?
M 109 lies in the constellation Ursa Major.
How far away is M 109?
The light in this image left M 109 roughly ~83.5 million years ago, so that is how far back in time you are seeing it.
What are the coordinates of M 109?
M 109 sits at right ascension 11h 58m 11s and declination +53° 07′ 46″ (J2000).
When is the best time to photograph M 109?
M 109 is circumpolar from around 54°N — it never sets, and rides highest (about 90° altitude) on evenings around March.
What equipment was used to photograph M 109?
This image of M 109 was captured with ZWO Seestar S50 and ZWO Seestar S50 Camera.
How much exposure time went into this image?
This image of M 109 represents 25m (148 × 10s) of total integration time.
