The galaxy M 91
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , M 91 will become visible around 21:44 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 59° above your south-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 03:41.
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Name
M 91
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Other Names
NGC 4548
Position
| Constellation: | Coma Berenices |
| Magnitude: | 13.57 (V) [2] 14.63 (B) [2] 8.01 (J) [2] 7.37 (H) [2] 7.12 (K) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 1.06 |
| Hubble type: | Sb |
| Right ascension: | 12h35m [2] |
| Declination: | +14°29' [2] |
| Distance: | 18.4 Mpc 60.0 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -17.75 |