Messier 87
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| Distance to Earth | 53. 49 million light years |
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| Radius | 60 light years |
| Apparent mass | ~2,400 billion M☉ |
| Apparent size (V) | 7. 2 × 6. 8 moa |
| Coordinates | RA 12h 30m 49s | Dec +12° 23′ 28″ |
| Did you know | The interstellar medium in M87 is filled with gas that has been enriched somewhat by materials from stars that died long ago. |
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| ID | 895033 |
About Messier 87
Messier 87 is a supergiant elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. One of the most massive galaxies in the observable universe, it has a large population of globular clusters—about 12,000 compared . . .
Messier 87 Photos
