Phantom Galaxy (M74)

Phantom Galaxy (M74) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces, with an apparent magnitude of 9.5. It is about 35.0 million light-years away.

Finder chart for the Phantom Galaxy (M74) in the constellation Pisces
the Phantom Galaxy (M74) (circled) in Pisces. Pink symbols mark Messier objects.
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Facts

CatalogMessier 74 (M74)
Typespiral galaxy
ConstellationPisces
Apparent magnitude9.5
Distanceabout 35.0 million light-years
Right ascension1 h 36.7 min
Declination+15.78°
Best monthNovember (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find the Phantom Galaxy

The Phantom Galaxy is in Pisces. From 40° N it is highest in the south in November evenings, about 66° up. From 35° S it reaches about 39° in the north. You need a telescope and a dark sky to see it.

Pisces constellation →

The Messier catalog →

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