Messier 88 (M 88)

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy M 88 (NGC 4501) in the constellation Coma Berenices.

 

Introduction

The spiral galaxy M 88 in the constellation Coma Berenices is located to the East of Markarian's (galaxy) chain. It is brighter that all the galaxies in the chain.

M 88 (NGC 4501)
Size: 6.8' × 3.7' (Wikipedia)
Distance: 100/61 million light years (Wikipedia)
Rating: * (Stoyan)

 

Map

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 is located East of Markarian's chain. (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

eVscope

    

M 88 - Mar 24, 2020

 

M 88 - Mar 24, 2020, processed

 

M 88 - May 30, 2021

 

M 88 - May 30, 2021, processed

Vespera Pro

    

Markarian's Chain and more - May 14, 2024, mosaic, 2580s, 2000p

 

Ditto, processed, 2000p

 

Evaluation with Nova.astrometry.net

 

Evaluation with Nova.astrometry.net

Too many galaxies for listing them here! M 87 at the bottom left, M 88 at the top left.

 

Own Observations

Observations March 2020

Observations May 2021

Observations May 2024

 

References

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