M98
spiral galaxy · Coma Berenices · 10.1ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices.
Notable facts
About 1/3 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M98 in?
M98 lies in Coma Berenices.
Is M98 visible to the naked eye?
10.1ᵐ — a telescope is needed.
When is the best time to observe M98?
Best observed in March.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 12h 14m · +14° 54′
- Type
- spiral galaxy
- Constellation
- Coma Berenices
- How to observe
- 10.1ᵐ — a telescope is needed
- Angular size
- 10×3′
- Designation
- M98 · NGC 4192
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° | 45° | 59° |
| +55° | 50° | 63° |
| +45° | 60° | 69° |
| +30° | 75° | 73° |
| 0° | 75° | 75° |
| −35° | 40° | 72° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 04:28 |
| February | 02:21 |
| March | 00:36 |
| April | 22:42 |
| May | 20:48 |
| June | 18:42 |
| July | 16:38 |
| August | 14:37 |
| September | 12:44 |
| October | 10:55 |
| November | 08:54 |
| December | 06:46 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.