M 60 (NGC 4649)
M 60 (NGC 4649) is a galaxy in the constellation Virgo, magnitude 8.8, 6.8′ × 5.5′ across.
A giant elliptical galaxy in the Virgo Cluster; the small spiral NGC 4647 appears to touch its edge.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around May, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in April). It can be seen from everywhere north of 78°S and never sets north of 78°N.
At its highest it stands 52° up from 50°N, 67° up from 35°N, 78° up from the equator, 43° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Virgo
- Designations
- NGC 4649
- Magnitude
- 8.8
- Apparent size
- 6.8′ × 5.5′
- Position
- RA 12h 43.7m, Dec +11° 33′ (J2000)
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