• Constellation: Pisces
  • Right Ascension: 01h 36m 41.8s
  • Declination: +15° 47′ 01″
  • Distance: 32 million ly

M 74 is a an example of a "grand design" spiral galaxy, which means it has well defined spiral arms. It has a low surface brightness, that makes is one of the more difficult Messier objects, but the face on view presents a ideal image orientation.

  • Telescope: GSO RC10
  • Camera: ZWO A071 Color