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On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy M 88 in the constellation Coma Berenices.
The spiral galaxy M 88 in the constellation Coma Berenices is the end point of Makarian's chain. It is brighter that all the other galaxies in the chain.
Size: 3' x 1,5' (Stoyan)
Distance: 60 million light years (Stoyan)
Rating: * (Stoyan)
The spiral galaxy M 88 in constellation Coma Berenices (about at the center) (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
The spiral galaxy M 88 (about top left) in constellation Coma Berenices marks the end of Markarian's chain. (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
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M 88 - Mar 24, 2020 |
M 88 - Mar 24, 2020, processed |
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M 88 - May 30, 2021 |
M 88 - May 30, 2021, processed |