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| − | '''M87''' (NGC 4486, Virgo A) is a [[galaxy]] situated in the | + | '''M87''' (NGC 4486, Virgo A) is a [[galaxy]] situated in the Virgo cluster and the 87th item in the Messier catelogue.<ref name=messierSeds>[http://www.messier.seds.org/m/m087.html M87] from messier.seds.org, the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space</ref> It is one of the largest galaxies known, containing trillions of [[star]]s and over 13,000 [[globular cluster]]s.<ref>[http://sci.esa.int/hubble/43215-m87/ M87] from sci.esa.int</ref> It is well known for its jet that extends for thousands of light years from its centre. M87 is an [[elliptical galaxy]], with classification E0 or E1 meaning it is very nearly spherical and is thought to have a mass at least one trillion times that of the [[sun]].<ref name=messierSeds/> |
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M87 (NGC 4486, Virgo A) is a galaxy situated in the Virgo cluster and the 87th item in the Messier catelogue.[1] It is one of the largest galaxies known, containing trillions of stars and over 13,000 globular clusters.[2] It is well known for its jet that extends for thousands of light years from its centre. M87 is an elliptical galaxy, with classification E0 or E1 meaning it is very nearly spherical and is thought to have a mass at least one trillion times that of the sun.[1]
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