M58
This barred spiral galaxy is one of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. It is located 60 million light years away. Other barred spiral galaxies in the Messier list include M91, M95 and M109.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Steve Mandel/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-m58mandel |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Feb. 20, 2014, 3:07 p.m. |
| Size: | 1419 x 2175 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 37 34.88 |
| Position (Dec): | 11° 53' 11.73" |
| Field of view: | 8.07 x 12.35 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 179.2° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |