NGC 4889, Eliptical Galaxy

Like most eliptical galaxies, this one does not inspire much awe. However, in spite of it's ho-hum appearance, it is about half again as large as our own Milky Way.

It lies at a distance of about 250 million light years and is roughly 220,000 light years across. It a member of the Coma Cluster of galaxies, dozens of which can also be seen in this image.

This image was a 40 min exposure with the MX516 camera through the 16" scope.

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