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Messier 87 |
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 | M87 is a giant elliptical galaxy (E0) in the Virgo Cluster, M87 is a strong radio source, known as 3C274 or Virgo A. M87's diameter of apparently about 7' corresponds to a linear extension of 120,000 light years, more than the diameter of our Milky Way's disk. In a 8-inch scope, this galaxy is pretty bright, and it looks almost like a globular cluster. It is mostly spherical. There is a field star nearby which is brighter than the galaxy itself. The core looks stellar. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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Virgo A M87 NGC4486 Dreyer description: Very bright, very large, round, much brighter middle, 3rd of 3; = M87. Const: Virgo Magnitude: 9.6 RA: 12h 31m 03.2s Dec: +12°21'59" RA: 12h 30m 49.7s Dec: +12°23'24" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 209°50'29" Alt: +52°51'19" Rise: 12:24 Transit: 19:19 Set: 02:18 Size: 8.3' x 6.6' |