Messier 63 (M 63)

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

On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy M 63 (Sunflower Galaxy, NGC 5055) in the constellation Canes Venatici.

 

Introduction

The spiral galaxy M 63 (Sunflower Galaxy) in the constellation Canes Venatici.

According to Karkoschka, the spiral galaxy M 63 (Sunflower Galaxy) in the constellation Canes Venatici has a distinct core, an oval halo, but the spiral arms are unobservable. In the eVscope, however, I can see hints of the spiral arms (not at full moon).

M 63 (Sunflower Galaxy, NGC 5055)
Size: 4' x 2.5' (Stoyan)
Distance: 30 million light years (Stoyan)
Rating: * (Stoyan)

 

Map

M 63 (Sunflower Galaxy) (selected) in constellation Canes Venatici and its surround (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Best Own Photos

eVscope

           

M 63 - Mar 23, 2020

 

M 63 - Mar 23, 2020, processed

 

 

        

M 63 - Apr 21, 2020

 

M 63 - Apr 21, 2020, processed

   
      

M 63 - May 5, 2020

 

M 63 - Mar 6, 2021

 

M 63 - Mar 6, 2021

   

M 63 - May 5, 2020, photo on top processed

 

M 63 - Mar 6, 2021, photo on top processed

 

M 63 - Mar 6, 2021, photo on top processed

Vespera Pro

    

M 63, May 13, 2024 - 2000p (180 frames = 1800s)

 

M 63, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s)

 

M 63, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), processed (PSE)

 

M 63, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), additionally denoised (DN)

 

Own Observations

Observations March to May 2020

Observations March 2021

Observations June 2021

Observations May 2024

 

References

On this Site


Appendix: My Own Photos

eVscope

         

M 63 - Mar 15, 2020

 

M 63 - Mar 15, 2020

 

M 63 - Mar 18, 2020, processed
         

M 63 - Mar 23, 2020

 

M 63 - Mar 23, 2020, processed

 

M 63 - Apr 8, 2020, full moon, processed

        

M 63 - Apr 21, 2020

 

M 63 - Apr 21, 2020, processed

   
        

M 63 - May 5, 2020

 

M 63 - May 5, 2020, processed

   
      

M 63 - May 5, 2020

 

M 63 - May 24, 2020, clouds?

  M 63 - May 24, 2020, clouds?
   
M 63 - May 5, 2020, photo on top processed   M 63 - May 24, 2020, photo on top processed   M 63 - May 24, 2020, photo on top processed
      

M 63 - Mar 6, 2021

 

M 63 - Mar 6, 2021

 

M 63 - Jun 10, 2021

   

M 63 - Mar 6, 2021, photo on top processed

 

M 63 - Mar 6, 2021, photo on top processed

 

M 63 - Jun 10, 2021, photo on top processed

Vespera Pro

    

M 63, May 13, 2024 - 2000p (180 frames = 1800s)

 

M 63, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s)

 

M 63, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), processed (PSE)

 

M 63, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), additionally denoised (DN)