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[[File:375px-M88HunterWilson.jpg|thumb|Messier 88]] | |||
Messier 88 (also known as M88 or NGC 4501) is a spiral galaxy about 50 to 60 million light-years away in the constellation [[Coma Berenices]]. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1781. | Messier 88 (also known as M88 or NGC 4501) is a spiral galaxy about 50 to 60 million light-years away in the constellation [[Coma Berenices]]. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1781. | ||