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Messier 87

Supergiant Elliptical Galaxy

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Messier 87, also known as Virgo A or NGC 4486 and generally abbreviated M87, is a supergiant elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo containing several trillion stars, discovered by Charles Messier in 1781.

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Object Type
Supergiant elliptical galaxy 1
Discovery Year
1781 1
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1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationMessier 87, lead section
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a supergiant elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationMessier 87, observation history section
Quote, Messier 87, observation history section
The French astronomer Charles Messier discovered M87 in 1781.
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationIn Category: Celestial Objects, Messier 87, Wikipedia summary
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