Object: M88 (NGC 4501) Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices
Light-years: 42,000,000 Magnitude: ~ 10.3 Size: 6.9' x 3.7'
Date/Time: 2/3/01 @ 1:23 CST
Comments: elliptical galaxy almost approaching a spindle shape, its diameter is about 60,000 light-years.
Exposure: 20 mins (20 x 60secs), broadband filter