Basic object information
Name: M 58
Type of object: Galaxy
Magnitude: 9.7
Surface brightness: 12.4 mag/sq arcmin
Size: 6.0'x4.8'
Position angle: 95°
Object classification: SBb
Description: B,L,iR,vmbM
Notes: fine compact spiral

Catalog position for epoch J2000.0
Right ascension: 12h 37m 44.1s
Declination: +11° 49' 10"

Constellation: Virgo

Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Obs. place: Lakasenpelto, Imatra, Finland
Date/Time: 25/26.3.2003 22.55

Telescope: 16" Dobson f 4.5