Type | Galaxy |
---|---|
Magnitude | 11.2 |
Size | 2' x 1.8' @ 140° |
Right Ascension | 12h 30' 17.5" (2000) |
Declination | 12° 19' 43" N |
Constellation | Virgo |
Description | pB, S, R, psbM, 2 of 3 |
Classification | E1 |
Andrew Cooper
Jun 17, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, bright, round, brghter to the center without an obvious core, M87 is 9' northeast
Andrew Cooper
Jan 18, 2004 Sentinel, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
The brighter of a pair just southwest of M87, the companion NGC4476 is less than 10' west, small, round, modest core, even halo
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
A complete list of credits and sources can be found on the about page