M99 Galaxy - telescope processed image. Unlike most spirals, M99 is asymmetrical. One arm is much more extended and loose, likely due to a past encounter with a neighbor.
M99 Galaxy - unprocessed image. It is moving through the Virgo Cluster at an incredible speed, which "strips" its gas and triggers rapid, intense star formation.
Here is last night’s observation of #M99 #Galaxy. I think it came out better. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur