Galaxy
Messier 85
Lenticular galaxy · M85 · NGC 4382
Lenticular galaxy in Coma Berenices
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Messier 85 is a lenticular galaxy, or elliptical galaxy for other authors, in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is 60 million light-years away, and has a diameter of about 36.99 kiloparsecs across.
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Key facts
Distance
~56–64 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+9.1
Apparent size
7.1′ × 5.5′
Best seen with
Telescope
Catalogue
M85 · NGC 4382
Did you know
- Listed as Messier 85 in the Messier catalogue, also known as NGC 4382.
- Found in the constellation Coma Berenices.
- Needs a telescope to see clearly.
