M-91 Barred Spiral in Coma Bernices 
M-91 is a barred spiral galaxy in the Coma Berenices cluster of galaxies.  It clearly shows the bar which you may be able to see in a 6 inch scope under dark sky conditions because it is relatively bright.  The galaxy is located about 7.4 degrees from the magnitude 2.8 star Vindamiatrix.
    Constellation:  Coma Berenices

    Size:  5.4 x 4.2 arcmin

    Magnitude:  11.0

    Surface Brightness:  13.4

    RA:  12h 35m 23.6s

    Dec: +14d 29m 47s


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Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
M-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000
Focal Ratio: f4.6
Exposure:  35 min
Link to the SEDS M-91 Page
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