Object dossier

Galaxy M87

Galaxy

Massive elliptical galaxy in the Virgo Cluster known for its central supermassive black hole and relativistic jet, a notable deep-sky target in spring.

Facts

Catalog numbers: Messier: M87
Constellation: Virgo
Coordinates: RA: 12h 30m 49s
Magnitude: 8.6
Angular size: 8.3 x 6.6

Images

Markarian's Chain Mar 20, 2026