Messier 102 (M 102)

Introduction | Map | My Best Own Photos | My Own Observations | References || Appendix: My Own Photos

On this page I collect my observations of the Spindle Galaxy M 102 in the constellation Draco.

Introduction

The Spindle Galaxy M 102 in the constellation Draco is seen edge-on; it shares the name "Spindle Galaxy" with two other galaxies.

Size: 2' x 1' (Stoyan)
Distance: 40 million light years
Rating: * (Stoyan)

Map

The Spindle Galaxy M 102 in the constellation Draco (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Best Own Photos

eVscope

M 102 - Jun 12, 2020		M 102 - Aug 8, 2020		M 102 - Jun 1, 2021
M 102 - Jun 12, 2020, photo on top processed		M 102 - Aug 8, 2020, photo on top processed		M 102 - Jun 1, 2021, photo on top processed (Polarr)

My Own Observations

Observations March to August 2020

• March 15 and 23, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M 102 photographed
• April 21, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M 102 photographed
• June 12, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M 102 photographed in the new rectangular format without overlay
• August 8, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M 102 photographed (r.f., n.o.)

Observations June 2021

• June 1, 2021 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M 102 photographed (n.o., r.f.), new image size and processing.

References

• Messier Catalogue - Messier 102: messier.seds.org/m/m102.html

On this Site

• Unistellar eVscope Information

Appendix: My Own Photos

eVscope

M 102 - Mar 17, 2020		M 102 - Mar 23, 2020		M 102 - Apr 21, 2020
M 102 - Mar 17, 2020, photo on top processed		M 102 - Mar 23, 2020, photo on top processed		M 102 - Apr 21, 2020, photo on top processed
M 102 - Jun 12, 2020		M 102 - Aug 8, 2020		M 102 - Jun 1, 2021
M 102 - Jun 12, 2020, photo on top processed		M 102 - Aug 8, 2020, photo on top processed		M 102 - Jun 1, 2021, photo on top processed (Polarr)