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NGC 4303 - One of the largest Virgo Cluster members — a face-on barred spiral with vivid star formation.

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NGC 4303

Also known as: M61

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Analysis

Large barred Virgo Cluster spiral with a Seyfert 2 nucleus and prominent spiral arms.

Key Features

Seyfert AGN
Barred nuclear region
Star-forming arms
HII regions

Fun Fact

Four supernovae recorded in M61 since 1926

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 12h 21m 54.96s, Dec: +4° 28' 26.4"; Constellation: Virgo
Observation Date: February 18, 2023
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F2100W
Distance: 55.0 million light years

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