Simcoe Skies Astronomy

M87 - NGC 4486

M87 Galaxy NGC 4486 A fascinating galaxy in the direction of Virgo Magnitude: 8.6 Location: Virgo Distance: 60 million LY Date: June 18/06 Exposures: 60 Exposure length: 12 seconds Amp on setting: OFF Brightness: 51 Gain: 70 Gamma: 19 Color Balance: R30B14 L-Meter: 211 Filters: IR Notes: This galaxy has a fascinating feature, the gas jet extending several thousand light years from its center, powered by a massive black hole at the galaxy's center.