M87, NGC 4486

A giant elliptical galaxy (E0) in the Virgo Cluster, M87 is a strong radio source (3C274) and has a noticeable jet coming from its nucleus (inset). KPNO 4-meter Mayall telescope, 1975.

Credit:

NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

About the Image

Id:noao-02277
Type:Collage
Release date:June 30, 2020, 9:33 p.m.
Size:2500 x 2000 px

About the Object

Name:M87, NGC 4486, Virgo A
Category:Galaxies

Image Formats

Large JPEGLarge JPEG
432.7 KB
Screensize JPEGScreensize JPEG
105.7 KB

Zoomable


Wallpapers

1024x7681024x768
99.3 KB
1280x10241280x1024
145.8 KB
1600x12001600x1200
202.3 KB
1920x12001920x1200
244.6 KB
2048x15362048x1536
1.2 MB