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What sort of galaxy is the Virgo M87?
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How big is the M87 galaxy?
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.
What is the hubble classification of M87?
M87 is classified as an elliptical galaxy in the Hubble classification system, denoted as "E0" for its round shape and absence of spiral arms.
What is believed to be the solar mass of the black hole candidate at the center of the galaxy M87?
At the core of M87 is a supermassive black hole with about 6.4×109 times the mass of the Sun (See related question)
What are the names of some galaxies in the Virgo cluster?
M87 is one of the most prominent galaxies followed by the elliptical galaxy Messier 49.
What is the biggest mass?
The biggest mass in the universe is the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy M87, which is estimated to be about 6.5 billion times the mass of the sun.
What are the names of some elliptical galaxies?
M32 - DwarfM49M59M60 (NGC 4649)M87 (NGC 4486) - SupergiantM89M105 (NGC 3379)Maffei 1, the closest giant elliptical galaxy.
Is an E7 galaxy a type of elliptical galaxy?
No, an EO galaxy is not a type of elliptical galaxy. They are a lenticular galaxy.
Is a tadpole galaxy a type of peculiar galaxy?
No, a tadpole galaxy is not a type of peculiar galaxy. It is a barred spiral galaxy.
Is a ring galaxy a type of peculiar galaxy?
Yes. A ring galaxy is a type of peculiar galaxy.
Is a double galaxy a type of peculiar galaxy?
Yes, a double galaxy is a type of peculiar galaxy.
Is a chain galaxy a type of peculiar galaxy?
Yes, a chain galaxy is a type of peculiar galaxy.
