Challenge #4 – M87, Elliptical Galaxy in Virgo
Target Type R. A. Dec. Constellation Magnitude Size M87 (NGC 4486) Elliptical Galaxy 12h 30m 50s +12° 23′ 26″ Virgo +8.67 7.1×6.7 arcmin Overview We all know what Orion looks like, but did you know that the constellation below the hunter’s feet is Lepus, the hare. This is where we’ll find the globular cluster M79. …