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Spiral galaxy M58 in Virgo

author: A.Block/MLSC/Univ.of Az/Novapix

reference: a-gax45-79003

Image Size 300 DPI: 33 * 34 cm

M58 (NGC 4579) is a spiral galaxy of type SBc in the constellation Virgo, although the bar is not prominent and some have classified it as intermediate between normal and barred spirals.

Keywords for this photo:

2012 - ASTRONOMY - BARRED SPIRAL GALAXY - GALAXY - M58 - NGC 4579 - SBc - STAR - VIRGO - VIRGO CLUSTER -