Elliptical Galaxy M59
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Elliptical Galaxy M59 (also known as Messier Object 59, Messier 59, M59, or NGC 4621) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by Johann Gottfried Koehler in 1779. M59 is one of the larger elliptical galaxies of the Virgo Cluster. Its distance is about 60 million light years from Earth.
| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) | |
|---|---|
| Type | E5 |
| Right ascension | 12h 42.0m |
| Declination | +11° 39′ |
| Distance | 60 million ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +9.6 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 5 × 3.5 arcmins |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 45,000 lightyears |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | - |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | NGC 4621 |
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Categories: Elliptical galaxies | NGC objects | Messier objects | Virgo Cluster | Virgo constellation
