Messier 59
Galaxy
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Messier 59 or M59, also known as NGC 4621, is an elliptical galaxy in the equatorial constellation of Virgo. It is a member of the Virgo Cluster, with the nearest fellow member 8′ away and around 5 magnitudes fainter. Wikipedia
Stars: 200 billion
Distance to Earth: 59.69 million light years
Magnitude: 9.6
Constellation: Virgo
Type of galaxy: Elliptical Galaxy
Apparent size (V): 5.4′ × 3.7′
Distance: 50.1 Mly (15.35 Mpc)