Messier object 109 is a barred spiral galaxy.
Note the central bar, almost complete surrounding ring, and outer arms which launch outward from dust lanes spiraling through the ring.
Messier 109 25 Feb 08,
23:40 hrs
Meade 14” LX200GPS @ f/6.3, Meade DSI III Pro, IR/UV filter
6 X 4 min with integrated dark frames, 31°F air temp.
80mm Orion f/11.3 guidescope with Meade DSI II Color – 2 sec
exposures/corrections
Stacked in Registax, processed in PhotoShop
Wishing Star Observatory