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Virgo A

Virgo A - elliptical supergiant galaxy

Virgo A, is a elliptical supergiant located in the constellation Virgo .

Virgo A is magnitude 8.79*, is 53.4 million light-years away, and is 7.2' x 6.8' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Virgo A
      1. Type:
      2. elliptical supergiant galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.79
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 53.4 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 7.2' x 6.8''
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 4486
      1. Messier #:
      2. M87

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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