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Messier 84

Messier 84 lenticular

Messier 84, is located in the constellation Virgo, and is best seen in spring.

Messier 84 is magnitude 11, and is 5 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 84
      1. Type:
      2. lenticular
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11
      1. Size:
      2. 5'
      1. NGC:
      2. 4374
      1. Messier #:
      2. M84

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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