5 minutes exposure, Meade 416 XT CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.
| Object Type | Galaxy SBb |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
| Size | 6.0' x 5.0' |
M58 is a bright, face-on spiral galaxy that is a member of the Virgo cluster. It is easily visible in an 8" telescope and appears as a bright eliptical haze with a bright nucleus. Being situated in the Virgo cluster, the surrounding region contains numerous faint galaxies.