M87

 

 Name:

 Messier 87 (NGC 4486, Virgo A)
 

 Type:

 Giant Eliptical Galaxy (E1)
 

Position (J2000):

 R.A. 12h 30m 49s
     Dec. +12° 23' 28"
 

 Constellation:

 Virgo
 

 Distance:

 About 70 million light years
     
     


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