M 84 (NGC 4374)
M 84 (NGC 4374) is a galaxy in the constellation Virgo, magnitude 9.1, 7.4′ × 6.4′ across.
A lenticular galaxy at the heart of the Virgo Cluster, at the western end of Markarian's Chain next to M86.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around April, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in March). It can be seen from everywhere north of 77°S and never sets north of 77°N.
At its highest it stands 53° up from 50°N, 68° up from 35°N, 77° up from the equator, 42° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Virgo
- Designations
- NGC 4374
- Magnitude
- 9.1
- Apparent size
- 7.4′ × 6.4′
- Position
- RA 12h 25.1m, Dec +12° 53′ (J2000)
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