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M84

M84 is a Galaxy in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M84

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M84

Catalog Number

  NGC 4374

Constellation

  Virgo

Location

  12 25.1 (Right Ascension)

  12 53 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  9.1

Angular Size

  5 arc minutes

Type

  Galaxy

Distance From Earth

  60,000 light years

Discoverer

  Charles Messier in 1781

 
Description

Overview:
Messier Object M84 is a Galaxy which was discovered by Charles Messier in 1781. It has an angular size of 5 arc minutes.

Location:
M84 is located within the borders of the constellation Virgo at RA 12 25.1 and Declination 12 53. It is 60,000 light years from Earth which makes it the 94th furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
In relation to other Messier Objects, M84 is a dim deep sky object with a visual magnitude of 9.1.