Galaxies

Galaxies are fantastic deep-sky objects for astrophotography. They offer a wide variety of shapes and structures. I do not limit myself exclusively to the Caldwell and Messier catalogs.

Galaxies can mainly be captured with color cameras, but also gain further fascination through monochrome photography.

I primarily focus on the larger galaxies and sort them here according to Caldwell, Messier, and then the UGC catalog.
The Uppsala General Catalogue of Galaxies (UGC) is an important resource specializing in galaxies.

Arp 120

Arp 120 – The Eyes

The Eyes Galaxies (Arp 120) are a pair of interacting galaxies located in the constellation Virgo, approximately 52 million light-years away. They reach their annual culmination at astronomical midnight and are best observed during spring in the northern hemisphere ...
Fireworks Galaxy, Caldwell 12, NGC 6946

Caldwell 12 – Firework Galaxy

The Fireworks Galaxy (Caldwell 12 or NGC 6946) is a face-on galaxy in Cygnus, 21.000.000LJ away and reaches its culmination at astronomical midnight at the end of July ...
The Needle Galaxy - C38 - Caldwell 38 - UGC 7772 - NGC 4565

Caldwell 38 – Needle Galaxy

The Needle Galaxy, also known as NGC 4565, is an edge-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, located about 57 million light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed around March 22nd ...
M31 Andromeda Galaxy, H-Alpha RGB

Messier 31 – Andromeda Galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy, located in the constellation Andromeda approximately 2.5 million light-years away, is the closest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight in early October. Around the 5th of October ...
Messier 32

Messier 32

Messier 32 is a dwarf elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda, approximately 2.49 million light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight in early October ...
Dreiecksgalaxie - M33 - Messier 33 - NGC 598 - UGC 1117

Messier 33 – Triangulum Galaxy

Messier 33, also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Triangulum, approximately 2.73 million light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight mid October. Around the 18th of October to be more exact ...
M51

Messier 51 – Whirlpool Galaxy

Messier 51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a grand-design spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici about 23 million light-years from Earth, reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed mid April ...
M58 - Messier 58 - UGC 7796 - NGC 4579

Messier 58

Messier 58, a prominent barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo about 68 million light-years from Earth, reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in late March ...
M59 - Messier 59 - UGC 7858 - NGC 4621

Messier 59

Messier 59 (M59) is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Virgo, and it reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around April 1st ...
M60 - Messier 60 - UGC 7898 - NGC 4649

Messier 60

Messier 60, a giant elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo about 55 million light-years from Earth, reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early April ...
Messier 64

Messier 64 – Evil-Eye Galaxy

The Black Eye Galaxy (Messier 64) is a striking spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices, approximately 24 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed during spring months ...
Leo Triplet - M65 - Messier 65 - UGC 6328

Messier 65

Messier 65 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo that reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in mid-March ...
Leo Triplet - M66 - Messier 66 - UGC 6346 - NGC 3627

Messier 66

Messier 66 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 36 million light-years away in the constellation Leo that reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in early March ...
Bode's Galaxy

Messier 81 – Bode Galaxy

Messier 81 is a grand design spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major, located about 12 millionly away. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around mid-February ...
Cigar Galaxy

Messier 82 – Cigar Galaxy

M82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, is a starburst galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major, approximately 12 million light-years away from Earth. This galaxy reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around mid-February ...
Messier 84

Messier 84

Messier 84 (M84) is a giant elliptical or lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Virgo, approximately 60 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed during the spring months ...
Messier 86

Messier 86

Messier 86 is a striking lenticular galaxy in the constellation Virgo, approximately 52 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed during spring months ...
Virgo Galaxy

Messier 87 – Virgo Galaxy

Messier 87 is a supergiant elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo, located about 53 million light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed around March 20th ...
M88 - Messier 88 - UGC 7675 - NGC 4501

Messier 88

Messier 88 (M88) is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices, approximately 47 million light-years away from Earth. This galaxy reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed end of March ...
Messier 89

Messier 89

Messier 89 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo, located about 50 million light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed around March 20th ...
Messier 90

Messier 90

Messier 90 is a large spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo, located about 60 million light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed end of March ...
Messier 91

Messier 91

Messier 91 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, located about 60 million light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed around March 22nd ...
M95 - Messier 95 - UGC 5850 - NGC 3351

Messier 95

Messier 95 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 33 million light-years away in the constellation Leo, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around end of February ...
M96 - Messier 96 - UGC 5882 - NGC 3368

Messier 96

Messier 96 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 31 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. The galaxy reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around end February to early March ...
M101

Messier 101 – Pinwheel Galaxy

Messier 101, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy, is a large face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major about 21 million light-years from Earth, reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in late April ...
M105 - Messier 105 - UGC 5902 - NGC 3379

Messier 105

Messier 105 is an elliptical galaxy located approximately 32 million light-years away in the constellation Leo, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around March 1st ...
Messier 106

Messier 106

Messier 106 is a large intermediate spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici, approximately 23.7 million light-years away from Earth. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in mid-March for observers in the Northern Hemisphere ...
Surfboard Galaxy - M108 - Messier 108 - UGC 6225 - NGC 3556

Messier 108 – Surfboard Galaxy

Messier 108 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 46 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around early-March ...
Messier 110

Messier 110

Messier 110 is a dwarf elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda, approximately 2.69 million light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight in early October ...
NGC 2976

NGC 2976

NGC 2976 is a galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major, approximately 11.6 million light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in mid February ...
Garland Galaxy, NGC 3077

NGC 3077 – Garland Galaxy

The Garland Galaxy, also known as UGC 5398, is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major, approximately 12 million light-years away from Earth. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight mid February ...
Leo Triplet - Hamburger Galaxie - UGC 6350 - NGC 3628

NGC 3628 – Hamburger Galaxy

The Hamburger Galaxy, also known as NGC 3628, is an unbarred spiral galaxy located approximately 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo that reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in early March ...
Leo I Dwarf Galaxy, UGC 5470, Regulus, BD +12° 2149

UGC 5470 – Regulus Dwarf Galaxy

Leo I is a dwarf spheroidal galaxy located in the constellation Leo, approximately 820,000 light-years away from Earth. This galaxy reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight in late February ...
The Markarian's Chain

Markarian’s Chain

Markarian's Chain is a visually striking alignment of galaxies in the Virgo constellation, showcasing a series of gravitationally interacting galaxies, such as Messier 84 and Messier 86. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around mid April ...

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