Messier 89

Messier 89 (M89) is a elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo, with an apparent magnitude of 9.8. It is about 51.7 million light-years away.

Finder chart for Messier 89 in the constellation Virgo
Messier 89 (circled) in Virgo. Pink symbols mark Messier objects.
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Facts

CatalogMessier 89 (M89)
Typeelliptical galaxy
ConstellationVirgo
Apparent magnitude9.8
Distanceabout 51.7 million light-years
Right ascension12 h 35.7 min
Declination+12.56°
Best monthMay (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find M89

M89 is in Virgo. From 40° N it is highest in the south in May evenings, about 63° up. From 35° S it reaches about 42° in the north. You need a telescope and a dark sky to see it.

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Other Messier objects in Virgo

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