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.

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Steve Mandel/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-m58mandel
Tipo:Observation
Release date:20 de Febrero de 2014 a las 15:07
Size:1419 x 2175 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:M58
Constellation:Virgo
Categoría:Galaxies

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):12 37 34.88
Posición (Dec):11° 53' 11.73"
Campo visual:8.07 x 12.35 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 179.2° right of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD