Drawing of spiral galaxy M99 by William Parsons, the Third Earl
of Rosse. M99 was the second "nebula" recognized as spiral by
Lord Rosse. Based on his observation of March 11, 1848, he
commented: "Spiral with a bright star above; a thin portion of
the nebula reaches across this star and some distance past it.
Principal spiral at the bottom and turning toward the right."
Last Modification: July 27, 2000