M95

Details M95 M95

Nov 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000eaa..booke6095.&link_type=abstract

"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 6095. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Galaxies, Individual Galaxies

Scientific paper

M95 is a barred spiral galaxy in Leo, under the body of the lion about a third of the way from Alpha to Beta Leonis. It was discovered in March 1781 by Mechain but at tenth magnitude is faint and difficult for small telescopes. M95 is presented almost face-on to us, displaying a central bar and tightly wrapped spiral arms that together create the shape of a Greek theta. M95 forms a pair with near...

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

M95 does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with M95, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and M95 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1609590