M90
M90 is one of the few large spiral galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. This galaxy seems similar to M64 in that the outer arms are very smooth and devoid of star formation. In fact, there are few bright pink HII regions which might indicate any star birth in this galaxy. At a distance of 60 million light years away it is not alone and apparently disturbing its neighbor IC 3583. Astronomers have measured the velocity of this galaxy and have found that it is actually moving towards us! M90 has enough velocity to escape from the gravitational bonds of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Paul and Daniel Koblas/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-m90koblas |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Feb. 24, 2014, 1:40 p.m. |
| Size: | 972 x 1441 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 36 52.97 |
| Position (Dec): | 13° 8' 46.15" |
| Field of view: | 8.36 x 12.40 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 82.2° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |