M59 (Galaxy)

From Fairfield , M59 will become visible around 21:35 (EDT), 60° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 04:01.
Name
M59
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Object type
Galaxy
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Constellation: | Virgo |
Magnitude: | 9.56 (V) [2] 11.00 (B) [2] 7.65 (J) [2] 6.97 (H) [2] 6.75 (K) [2] |
B-V Color (mag): | 1.44 |
Hubble type: | E |
Right ascension: | 12h42m [2] |
Declination: | +11°38' [2] |
Distance: | 18.4 Mpc 60.0 Mlyr [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | -21.76 |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.