Exploring the Hubble Sequence by Eye
Here's a challenging project for observers with larger telescopes.
M100, a tightly wound spiral galaxy in the Virgo Cluster, was imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope to measure the universe's expansion rate. Amateurs won't see anywhere near this much detail, but with patience and care they should be able to classify the galaxy on the basis of its appearance in the eyepiece.
Courtesy John Trauger (JPL) and NASA.


