Spiral Galaxy Messier 88

Messier 88 - Galaxy in Coma Berenices

Description: Spiral Galaxy Messier 88 in Coma Berenices. M88 (NGC4501) measures in at 7 x 3.7 arc minutes, shines at magnitude 10.4. The galaxy to the left is IC3478 at mag. 14.2, above is galaxy NGC4516 at magnitude 12.8. Film: Hypered Kodak tech pan Scope: 8" f6 Newtonian Exposure: 45 Minutes Location: Wilson Coulee Observatory, Alberta Date: May 10, 1991