M 90 (NGC 4569)
M 90 (NGC 4569) is a galaxy in the constellation Virgo, magnitude 9.5, 9.1′ × 3.8′ across.
A large spiral in the Virgo Cluster that is approaching us; it appears as an elongated glow, and its gas-poor arms form few new stars.
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 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 4569, Carabin Galaxy
- Magnitude
- 9.5
- Apparent size
- 9.1′ × 3.8′
- Position
- RA 12h 36.8m, Dec +13° 10′ (J2000)
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