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Messier 88

Messier 88 spiral

Messier 88, is located in the constellation Coma Berenices, and is best seen in spring.

Messier 88 is magnitude 11, and is 7 x 4 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 88
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11
      1. Size:
      2. 7 x 4'
      1. NGC:
      2. 4501
      1. Messier #:
      2. M88

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



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