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M58

M58 is a Galaxy in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M58

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M58

Catalog Number

  NGC 4579

Constellation

  Virgo

Location

  12 37.7 (Right Ascension)

  11 49 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  9.7

Angular Size

  5.5 x 4.5 arc minutes

Type

  Galaxy

Distance From Earth

  60,000 light years

Discoverer

  Charles Messier in 1779

 
Description

Overview:
Messier Object M58 is a Galaxy which was discovered by Charles Messier in 1779. It has an angular size of 5.5 x 4.5 arc minutes.

Location:
M58 is located inside the constellation Virgo at Right Ascension 12 37.7 and Declination 11 49. It is 60,000 light years from Earth making it the 94th furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
In relation to other Messier Objects, M58 is a relatively dim deep sky object with a brightness rating of 9.7.