M106: Spiral Galaxy in Canes Venatici (NGC 4258)

Object type:	Spiral (Sb type) Galaxy
Distance from Earth:	17,600,000 light years 5.4 Megaparsecs

This spiral galaxy is noted for its fossil spiral arm, a remnant that has evolved as the galaxy disperse after millions of years.

• m106.gif (above) courtesy EZCosmos.