Messier 87 Elliptical Galaxy with Luminous Core
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 6:06:32 AM · 2026/Astrophotography
This astrophotography image captures Messier 87, a giant elliptical galaxy located in the Virgo constellation. The galaxy displays a brilliant white-yellow core that gradually fades into a greenish-gray halo, characteristic of elliptical galaxies dominated by older stellar populations. The smooth, featureless distribution of light contrasts sharply with the black background dotted with distant stars. M87 is famous for hosting a supermassive black hole at its center and is one of the most massive galaxies in the nearby universe.
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