Elliptical Galaxy M60
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Elliptical Galaxy M60 (also known as Messier Object 60, Messier 60, M60, or NGC 4649) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by Johann Gottfried Koehler in 1779. M60 is one of the giant elliptical galaxies of the Virgo Cluster. Its distance is calculated to be of 60 million light years away from Earth. The supernova SN 2004W (type 1a) was found in M60 with a fading magnitude of 18.8.
| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) | |
|---|---|
| Type | E2 |
| Right ascension | 12h 43.7m |
| Declination | +11° 33′ |
| Distance | 60 million ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +8.8 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 7 × 6 arcmins |
| Constellation | Virgo constellation |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 60000 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | -22.3 |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | NGC 4649 |
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Categories: Elliptical galaxies | NGC objects | Messier objects | Virgo Cluster | Virgo constellation
