NGC 1961 was at one time considered to be the largest known spiral galaxy. See http://www.astr.ua.edu/gifimages/ngc1961.html The link mentions it being large but I am not sure if it still holds the honor of the largest. Anyone know? Clear Skies Don -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+djcolton=piol.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+djcolton=piol.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 2:44 AM To: utah astronomy listserve utah astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] 1961 and friends I just have this thing about spiral galaxies. NGC 1961, 5 three minute exposures stacked. C-14 @f/5, ST-10XME, -10°. Auto guided. Shot early Monday morning. http://utahastro.info/temp/NGC1961.JPG I'll leave it posted for a few days before tossing it. pw _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com