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M90

Description NGC Magnitude Right Ascension Declination
Galaxy in Virgo 4552 9.5 12 hours 33 minutes 12 degrees 50 minutes

Within Virgo and a small constellation Coma Bernices (Bernice's Hair) can be found over a dozen dim galaxies. M89 is one of them. You will need a telescope to see its details. Its edges gradually fade into the dark background and it has a bright central core. If you enjoy the galaxies and have a telescope, this is one of the most rewarding areas of the sky.


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