M88 is a Sc spiral galaxy about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. Part of the Virgo super cluster of galaxies. Cataloged by Charles Messier on March 18th, 1781.
Messier 88
- Constellation: Coma Berenices
- Right Ascension: 12h 31m 59.2s
- Declination: +14° 25′ 14″
- Distance: 50+ million ly
- Details
- Category: Galaxies
- Telescope: EDT 80mm Reftactor
- Camera: Atik 314l+