M 90 Spiral Galaxy

Figure 1. The M90 Spiral Galaxy

Messier 90, also known as M90 or NGC 4569, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo and is a member of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies. It is relatively bright and displays a prominent disk and central bulge in deep images, making it a rewarding target for visual observers and astrophotographers.



M90 resides in a rich region of the Virgo Cluster, and its environment influences both its gas content and star formation activity.