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NGC 4486 = M87

Galaxy in Virgo

Virgo A

Dreyer's description: vB, vL, R, mbM, 3rd of 3; = M87

Cross Identifications: GC 3035, h 1301. BD +13 2546; Arp 152, UGC 7654, Virgo A, 3C274.

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    Right Ascension: 12 : 30.8 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: +12 : 24 (degrees : minutes)
    Distance: 60000 (* 1,000 light years)
    Apparent Magnitude: 8.6
    Apparent Diameter: 7.2 (arc minutes)

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