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.
- Name:
- Virgo A
- Type:
- elliptical supergiant galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 8.79
- Distance (Mly):
- 53.4 Mly
- Size:
- 7.2' x 6.8''
- Constellation:
- Virgo
- NGC:
- NGC 4486
- Messier #:
- M87
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
Find your inner astronomer. Your complete guide to amateur astronomy.