Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Messier 109

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 23, 2013 is “Messier 109,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

Messier 109
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Beautiful barred spiral galaxy M109 , 109th entry in Charles Messier’s famous catalog of bright Nebulae and Star Clusters , is found just below the Big Dipper’s bowl in the northern constellation Ursa Major.”

— APOD editors, May 23, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 23, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 155 words

All of May 2013 → · 2013 by month → · Full archive since 1995 →

Topics in this entry

NebulaeGalaxiesStar clusters

Topics are matched from words in the title and explanation.

On this day: May 23 in other years

On Amazon

Popular picks for space fans

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Electronics Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB Read astronomy and space-history books anywhere. View on Amazon → Electronics Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones Noise-cancelling headphones for documentaries and launch livestreams. View on Amazon →

Source

Copy taken Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. The image and explanation belong to their creators. OpenOrbit is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.