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Messier 90 |
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 | M90 is a large spiral galaxy of type Sb in the constellation Virgo. Although large, it seems to have a relatively small mass and thus be of low density. M90 is a member of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies, which is the dominant cluster in our Local Supercluster and about 60 million light-years away. In a 8-inch scope, this is about the largest of the Virgo galaxies. It appears to be pretty elongated, and is fairly faint. It does appear to have a nearly-stellar core. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M90 NGC4569 Dreyer description: Pretty large, brighter middle nucleus; = M90. Const: Virgo Magnitude: 10.3 RA: 12h 37m 03.5s Dec: +13°08'24" RA: 12h 36m 50.0s Dec: +13°09'48" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 207°58'33" Alt: +54°05'00" Rise: 12:26 Transit: 19:25 Set: 02:28 Size: 9.6' x 4.4' |