Virgo Cluster

Galaxy cluster in the constellation Virgo

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We include updates on Messier 87, SDSS J1229+1122, Messier 100, Messier 61, Messier 49, Messier 58, Messier 59, Messier 60, Messier 89, Messier 90, Messier 84, Messier 85, Messier 86, Messier 88, Messier 91, Messier 98 ... and more.

2018
SDSS J1229+1122
Became the second most distant-known star after the discovery of MACS J1149 Lensed Star 1 (Icarus), which surpassed its previous record.

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