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Print Artwork · NASA · March 2022

Galaxy M106 Poster

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Galaxy M106 (Messier 106)

Size
$67$89 25% offFine Art · 28″ × 20″
  • Original photography, faithfully remastered
  • Gallery-grade pigment printing, colour-calibrated in studio
  • Every print inspected by hand before it ships
  • Fits standard US frames
Ships to the USA in 5–9 days · Tracked · No surprise customs charges
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What’s in the box

Your print, rolled in a rigid protective tube with acid-free tissue. Frame not included — sizes match standard frames, so you can hang it the day it arrives.

Shipping & delivery

Made to order in 2–4 business days, then shipped fully tracked. Typical door-to-door time to the USA: 5–9 business days. Shipping is calculated at checkout — and there are never surprise customs or import charges on top.

30-day money-back guarantee

Hang it, live with it, decide slowly. If it doesn’t make the wall better, send it back within 30 days for a full refund — no questions asked. Damaged or misprinted prints are replaced free, no return needed.

Product details

Poster: premium 200 gsm semi-gloss stock with vivid contrast. Fine Art: museum-grade cotton matte paper with archival pigment inks rated for 100+ years. Both are printed from the same remastered file on calibrated pigment printers and inspected by hand before shipping.

Fast, tracked delivery
At your door in 5–9 days
30 days to love it
Easy returns, no questions asked
Arrives perfect, or replaced
Damage replacement — even after unboxing
Handcrafted, made to order
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Why this photograph matters

The story behind Galaxy M106 Poster

This magnificent view of the spiral galaxy M106 was assembled from Hubble exposures and ground-based images taken by the amateur astronomer Robert Gendler.

Gendler’s ground-based images were used to fill in pieces of the galaxy that Hubble did not observe. The center of the galaxy is composed almost entirely of Hubble observations. The outer spiral arms are also predominantly Hubble data, but were colorized with ground-based images taken by Gendler and fellow amateur astronomer Jay GaBany.

Why this photograph matters

The story behind Galaxy M106 Poster

This magnificent view of the spiral galaxy M106 was assembled from Hubble exposures and ground-based images taken by the amateur astronomer Robert Gendler.

Gendler’s ground-based images were used to fill in pieces of the galaxy that Hubble did not observe. The center of the galaxy is composed almost entirely of Hubble observations. The outer spiral arms are also predominantly Hubble data, but were colorized with ground-based images taken by Gendler and fellow amateur astronomer Jay GaBany.

The Curious Extra Arms of Galaxy M106 

The image reveals one of the most striking features of M106: its extra pair of arms. Most spiral galaxies only have one pair of arms, but M106 has an extra set, seen here as red wisps of gas. Unlike the other arms, these two extra arms are made up of hot gas rather than stars. Astronomers attribute these ghostly arms to the supermassive black hole at the galaxy’s center. The extra arms appear to be an indirect result of the violent churning of matter around the black hole.

Messier 106: key facts

M106 was discovered by Charles Messier’s observing assistant, Pierre Méchain, in 1781. It is located 24 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although a larger telescope is needed to resolve detail, M106 has a relatively bright apparent magnitude of 9.1 and can be spotted with a small telescope. It is best observed during May.

Galaxy M106 is not just any galaxy

It’s an astronomical marvel with an active nucleus and curious anomalous arms that intrigue scientists and astronomers worldwide. By bringing this celestial phenomenon into your home or office, you embrace a touch of the cosmos's profound mystery and beauty.

Image credit: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA), and R. Gendler (for the Hubble Heritage Team); Acknowledgment: J. GaBany

Public domain masterpieces

The mission of this series is to promote space and science. The creators want these designs to hang on your wall, which is in line with our mission in Astrography. That is why we decided to use our competence in printing cosmos inspired graphics and photos to provide you with these projects in the highest possible quality on Fine Art (Giclée) pigments and papers.

These projects are available in the public domain. You can download them from NASA website and print them at any printing house. but we are convinced that thanks to our experience in printing space photographs we are able to provide the best quality of these posters in the world. We do not earn on copyright here. In this series, we provide specializing printing competences & technologies (dedicated in space), packaging and worldwide logistics. Let the promotion of science and art become a common fashion.

Posters will look great in your home, children’s room, or office.

Poster or Fine Art?

Same remastered file. The paper and the printing technology are the difference.
Poster — Semi-Gloss
from $29
Paper
Premium 200 gsm semi-gloss stock
Printing
High-resolution eco print, colour-calibrated
Look
Vivid contrast, subtle sheen — colours pop under room light
Longevity
Fade-resistant inks for decades of display
Best forFirst print, kids’ rooms, offices
Fine Art — Matte
from $44
Paper
Museum-grade cotton matte paper
Printing
12-colour archival pigment giclée, hand-proofed
Look
Zero glare, deepest blacks — made for the darkness of space
Longevity
Archival pigment inks rated for 100+ years
Best forCollectors, living rooms, gifts — the finish we hang in our own studio

Loved by Thousands

★★★★★ Across Astrography: 4.91/5 average from 696 reviews · 40,000+ collectors in 70 countries

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Questions, answered

Anything else — support@astrography.com, answered the same day.

Is this a real photograph?

Yes. Every image is original photography — NASA, ESA, Hubble and JWST archives, observatory data, or Adam’s own telescopes — faithfully remastered in our studio. Any visible grain is inherent to deep-space photography at extreme distance. We keep it, because it’s part of what makes the image real.

How long does delivery to the USA take?

Every print is made to order in 2–4 business days, then delivered in 3–5 more. Typical door-to-door time: 5–9 business days, fully tracked.

Will I pay customs, duties, or import fees?

No. Shipping is shown and paid at checkout, and after that there are no surprise charges — no customs, duties, or carrier fees on delivery.

Should I choose Poster or Fine Art?

Poster (semi-gloss) is our best-value option with vivid contrast and a subtle sheen. Fine Art (matte) is museum-grade cotton paper with archival pigment inks rated for 100+ years and zero glare — the finish we recommend for space imagery and the one we hang in our own studio.

Is a frame included?

No — your print arrives rolled in a rigid protective tube. All sizes match standard frames, so any off-the-shelf frame fits.

What if it arrives damaged?

We replace damaged or misprinted prints free of charge, no return shipping required.

Can I return it?

Yes — you have 30 days. Hang it, live with it, decide slowly. If it doesn’t make the wall better, send it back for a full refund, no questions asked.

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