|
Messier 98 |
 | 
| |
 | M98 is a nearly edge-on type Sb spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices. It contains a great deal of dust, which reddens the light of the small but bright central nucleus: some new star formation regions show up as blue knots. M98 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" scope, this galaxy is extremely faint, a long, thin spiral that brightens slightly in the middle. |
|
| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
|
M98 NGC4192 Dreyer description: Bright, very large, very moderately extended 152°, very abruptly very much brighter middle; = M98. Const: Coma Berenices Magnitude: 10.8 RA: 12h 14m 01.8s Dec: +14°52'19" RA: 12h 13m 48.2s Dec: +14°53'43" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 85°07'15" Alt: +16°04'40" Rise: 11:51 Transit: 18:58 Set: 02:09 Size: 9.7' x 2.7' |