M61
About this celestial object
M61 unfurls its face‑on spiral—a lively whirl in the Virgo Cluster.
Seen nearly face‑on as a barred spiral, M61 shows numerous star‑forming regions and is known for multiple supernovae.
The wide framing sets the sprawling, low‑surface‑brightness outskirts against the compact core.
Image and observation
Catalogue: M61
Capture date: 2025-04-04
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro