Messier 106

Galaxy season, typically spanning from late winter to early spring, offers amateur astronomers and astrophotographers a prime opportunity to capture stunning images of some of the night sky's most magnificent spiral galaxies. M106 is a stunning barred spiral galaxy located approximately 21 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. With a diameter of around 80,000 light-years, it features a prominent central bar structure and displays an intriguing assortment of star formation zones and features. Observers can enjoy its detailed arms and bright core through telescopes, making it a compelling target for both amateur and professional stargazers alike.