Messier 88 (M88) is a spiral galaxy in the Coma Berenices constellation. Its alternative designation is NGC 4501.

Image taken using the Schulman Foundation’s 24-inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, AZ, using SBIG STL-11000M camera. Data frames by Adam Block. LLRGB processing using Maxim DL, Digital Development, and Photoshop CS2 by JDS.

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