Iiro's DeepSky Sketches

Name: Messier 58	Other name: NGC 4579
RA: 12h 37.7m	DEC: +11° 49'
Constellation: VIR
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 9.7
Size: 6' x 4.8'
PA: 95°
Surface brightness: 13.1
Classification: SBb
Description: B,L,iR,vmbM
Notes: fine compact spiral
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Lakasenpelto, Imatra, Finland
Date: 25/26.3.2003 22:55
Instrument: Newton 406/1830 mm
Magnification: 244x	Filter: deepsky
Field: 13'	Seeing: 2
Background sky: 3	NE lim mag: 5.9
Visuality: II	Height: 37°
Weather: -1°C
Description: Soikea galaksi. Ydintä lukuun ottamatta muita yksityiskohtia ei näkynyt.
Updated: 31.3.2003 14:31