M87
NGC 4486
Galaxy
Good (51/100)
Elliptical
NGC 4486
Galaxy
Vir
Visible
Level 3
Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
Properties
Magnitude
8.6
Angular Size
7.1′ × 6.7′
Position Angle
153°
Galaxy Type
Elliptical (E0)
vB, vL, R, mbM, 3rd of 3; = M87
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Position & Identifiers
RA
12h 30m 48.0s
Dec
+12° 24' 00.0"
Constellation
Vir
Catalog
NGC 4486
Visibility
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Eyepiece View
200x
TFOV: 0.2°
Lim. mag: 14.2
M87 · 7.1′×6.7′ · N up, E left
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