Messier 105 (M105)

Rounded elliptical of the Leo I group, discovered by Méchain in 1781.

Core Principles & Analysis

• A supermassive black hole of roughly 200 million solar masses lies at its centre.
• Despite its type, young stars and star clusters show it is not entirely dormant.
• It shares its telescope field with M95 and M96.

Specifications & Metrics

• GALAXY TYPE: Elliptical (E1)
• DISTANCE: ~32 million light-years