M-89 Elliptical Galaxy

M-89 Elliptical Galaxy
M-89 is an elliptical galaxy in the Virgo cluster. You will probably need a 8 inch scope to see it. The star to the left of the galaxy is a magnitude 12.8 object.
	Constellation: Virgo Size: 3.5 x 3.5 arcmin Magnitude: 10.7 Surface Brightness: RA: 12h 35m 39.9s Dec: +12d 33m 25s

	Scope: Orion 90 mm MAK 500
	Nikon w/ Max 800 Film
	Focal Ratio: f5.5
	Exposure: 10 min autoguided w/ MX-5C & STAR 2000
	Scope: 8" LX 200 SCT
	MX-5C CCD, STAR 2000 & IDAS LPR
	Focal Ratio: f6.6
	Exposure: 20 min
	Link to the SEDS M-89 Page
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