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Messier 86

Messier 86 lenticular

Messier 86, is located in the constellation Virgo, and is best seen in spring.

Messier 86 is magnitude 11, and is 7.5 x 5.5 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 86
      1. Type:
      2. lenticular
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11
      1. Size:
      2. 7.5 x 5.5'
      1. NGC:
      2. 4406
      1. Messier #:
      2. M86

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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