M59 (Galaxy)

From South El Monte , M59 will become visible at around 21:18 (PDT), 48° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:19.
Name
M59
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Object type
Galaxy
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Right ascension: | 12h42m [4] |
Declination: | +11°38' [4] |
Constellation: | Virgo |
Magnitude: | 9.56 (V) [2] 10.57 (B) [2] 7.65 (J) [2] 6.97 (H) [2] 6.75 (K) [2] |
Hubble type: | E |
Distance: | 18.4 Mpc 60.0 Mlyr [1] |
B-V Color (mag): | 1.01 |
Absolute mag (V): | -21.76 |
All times shown in South El Monte local time.