M-90 Spiral Galaxy
M-90 is a nice spiral galaxy in Virgo.    It should be visible in a 6-8 inch telescope; however, it will take a much larger scope to see more than the central core, because the arms have a low surface brightness. 
    Constellation:  Virgo

    Size:  9.6 x 4.3 arcmin 

    Magnitude:  10.3

    Surface Brightness: 

    RA:  12h 36m 50.1s

    Dec: -+13d 09m 48s


Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000 Auto tracker & IDAS LPR
Focal Ratio: f6.6
Exposure: 22 min combined
Link to SEDS M-90 Page
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