M90
spiral galaxy · Virgo · 9.5ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — spiral galaxy in Virgo.
Notable facts
About 1/3 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M90 in?
M90 lies in Virgo.
Is M90 visible to the naked eye?
9.5ᵐ — a telescope is needed.
When is the best time to observe M90?
Best observed in March.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 12h 37m · +13° 10′
- Type
- spiral galaxy
- Constellation
- Virgo
- How to observe
- 9.5ᵐ — a telescope is needed
- Angular size
- 10×5′
- Designation
- M90 · NGC 4569
Observing tip
Get away from city light pollution — it washes out the faint glow of galaxies first.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 43° | 63° |
| +55° | 48° | 67° |
| +45° | 58° | 71° |
| +30° | 73° | 75° |
| 0° | 77° | 77° |
| −35° | 42° | 74° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 04:51 |
| February | 02:44 |
| March | 00:59 |
| April | 23:05 |
| May | 21:11 |
| June | 19:05 |
| July | 17:01 |
| August | 15:00 |
| September | 13:07 |
| October | 11:18 |
| November | 09:17 |
| December | 07:09 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.