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Messier 85 |
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 | A lenticular galaxy of type S0, M85 is the northernmost member of the Virgo Cluster, and is therefore situated in the constellation Coma Berenices. M85 is very similar to M84. This galaxy shares the same field with NGC-4394. M85's core is stellar, and about the same brightness as a nearby field star. Even though it is classified as spherical, it appears somewhat elliptical in shape. With averted vision, a foreground star can be seen right at the edge of the galaxy. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M85 NGC 4382 Other description: Round galaxy with bright core. Constellation: Coma Berenices Dreyer description: Very bright, pretty large, round, brighter middle, star northwest; = M85. Magnitude: 9.2 RA: 12h 25m 37.6s Dec: +18°09'37" RA: 12h 25m 24.0s Dec: +18°11'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 215°55'18" Alt: +57°41'09" Rise: 11:51 Transit: 19:14 Set: 02:40 Size: 7.5' x 6.5' |