M102

Messier object - M102

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M102

Description: This object hasn't been 100% identified - Presumed to be M101 of the Lenticular galaxy (the Spindle GalaxyNGC 3379

NGSA0
NGSA0 Constellation

Apparent magnitude: C 5866) in Draco

Distance (light years): Draco

10.5

Classification: 50000

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