Messier 101 is a spiral galaxy located about 21 million light-years away and is considered one of the brightest objects in the night sky. The yearly culmination at astronomical midnight is in the 2nd half of April.

Messier 101 is a spiral galaxy located about 21 million light-years away and is considered one of the brightest objects in the night sky. The yearly culmination at astronomical midnight is in the 2nd half of April.