M-59 in Virgo
    Constellation:  Virgo

    Size: 5.3 x 3.2 arcmin

    Magnitude: 10.6 

    Surface Brightness:  11.9

    RA:  12h 42m 1.1s

    Dec: +11d 38m 06s

M-59 is one of the many galaxies in the Virgo cluster.   It is small and compact and somewhat difficult to image.  It is located about 5 degrees west of the magnitude 2.8 star Vindamiatrix. 

Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
M-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000
Focal Ratio: f10
Exposure:  35 min
Reserved for future image
Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f10
Exposure:  42 min
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