Messier 87 is an elliptical galaxy.
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The M87 is the largest galaxy within the Virgo cluster.It has a diameter of approximately 120,000 light years. The Milky Way Galaxy is a mere 100,000 light years.The Earth for comparison has a diameter of 0.0645 light seconds.
At the core of M87 is a supermassive black hole with about 6.4×109 times the mass of the Sun (See related question)
M87 is one of the most prominent galaxies followed by the elliptical galaxy Messier 49.
M32 - DwarfM49M59M60 (NGC 4649)M87 (NGC 4486) - SupergiantM89M105 (NGC 3379)Maffei 1, the closest giant elliptical galaxy.
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No, an EO galaxy is not a type of elliptical galaxy. They are a lenticular galaxy.
No, a tadpole galaxy is not a type of peculiar galaxy. It is a barred spiral galaxy.
Yes. A ring galaxy is a type of peculiar galaxy.
Yes, a double galaxy is a type of peculiar galaxy.
Yes, a chain galaxy is a type of peculiar galaxy.
No, a V-Shaped galaxy is not a type of peculiar galaxy.