Messier 87 - Elliptical Galaxy in Virgo
Elliptical Galaxy Messier 87
  • Description: Elliptical Galaxy Messier 87 in Virgo. M87 (NGC4486) measures in at 7.4 x 6 arc minutes, shining at magnitude 9.6.

  • Film: Hypered Kodak tech pan
  • Scope: 8" f6 Newtonian
  • Exposure: 60 Minutes
  • Location: Mt. St. Francis Retreat, Cochrane, Alberta
  • Date: May 7, 1989
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