Messier 74 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. It is at a distance of about 32 million light-years away from Earth. The galaxy contains two clearly defined spiral arms and is therefore used as an archetypal example of a grand design spiral galaxy.

Distance to Earth: 30 million light years

Age: 13.12 billion years

Radius: 47,500 light years

Coordinates: RA 1h 36m 42s | Dec +15° 47′ 1″

Stars: 100 billion

Did you know: M74 was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780.