M 109 is a barred spiral (SBc) galaxy 121.00 million light-years from the Sun, in Ursa Major. Its light has travelled 121.00 million years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | NGC 3992, UGC 6937, MCG 9-20-44 |
| Type | Barred spiral (SBc) |
| Distance | 121.00 million light-years (T-F) |
| Radius | 132,000 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -22.24 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Position (J2000) | RA 179.3955°, Dec 53.3736° |
The light you see left 121 million years ago, when the dinosaurs lived. At the speed of light, crossing its 264,000 light-years takes as many years.
In galaxy mode, press Local Universe and search for it on the map, or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there, and up close the galaxy is drawn to its catalogued size, shape and tilt (the stars and arms themselves are illustrative).