M59,M60

(FrameSize=60' * 60')

M59 = NGC4621 (Galaxy) :the Galaxy located to right of center,
M60 = NGC4649 (Galaxy) :the Galaxy located to left of center,
NGC4647 (Galaxy) :the Galaxy located to upper right of M60.
[Virgo]

Feb.20 1999, 25h34mJST (8min. Exposure)
Location: the Hikoma, Tanuma town, Tochigi pref., Japan

Epsilon210c (21cm-reflector, f=628mm, F:3.0), Fuji-film SGA800


Object Data
M59 = NGC4621
Type of objectGalaxy TypeE3
ConstellationVirgo
R.A.12h 42.0m (2000.0) Dec.+11°39' (2000.0)
Mag.(v)9.6 Mag.(p)11.0
Diameter2.7' * 1.6' Distance4100 million light-year
note-
M60 = NGC4649
Type of objectGalaxy TypeE1
ConstellationVirgo
R.A.12h 43.6m (2000.0) Dec.+11°33' (2000.0)
Mag.(v)8.9 Mag.(p)9.9
Diameter2.0' * 1.8' Distance4100 million light-year
note-
NGC4647
Type of objectGalaxy TypeSc
ConstellationVirgo
R.A.12h 43.5m (2000.0) Dec.+11°35' (2000.0)
Mag.(v)- Mag.(p)12.0
Diameter2.0' * 1.5' Distance-
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