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Virgo Cluster
Virgo Cluster The nearest large cluster of galaxies, and the centre of the
local supercluster. It is an irregular, roughly elliptical cluster of over 2000 galaxies, the brightest of which are within the reach of amateur telescopes. Its distance is approximately 55 million l.y., and its diameter 9 million l.y. The cluster spans 12 ° of sky, spilling northwards over the border of Virgo into Coma Berenices; hence it is sometimes also known as the
Coma–Virgo Cluster, but should not be confused with the separate
Coma Cluster, which is considerably more distant. The Virgo Cluster has a comparatively high proportion of spirals, many dwarf galaxies, and a mass of 2 to 5 × 10
14 solar masses. The four brightest members, all ellipticals, are M49 (NGC 4472), M87 (NGC 4486, a giant elliptical galaxy with an unusual jet emanating from its nucleus), M60 (NGC 4649), and M86 (NGC 4406). There is evidence of a slight asymmetry in redshifts between the spirals and the ellipticals, suggesting that the cluster is in fact two clusters superimposed along the line of sight.
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Perfect Virgo mate can be tough to find
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 1/24/1988; ; 700+ words
; Q. I am a female Virgo (Aug. 29-Sept. 22) and after a very...Q. I am going through a divorce from a Virgo. I am a Pisces. Are you surprised? A. After the run of mail from and about Virgo this month, nothing surprises me. Perhaps...
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The future's Brighton as 'true Scot' Virgo reveals his ambition
Newspaper article from: Scotland on Sunday; 12/5/2004; ; 700+ words
; ANYONE doubting Adam Virgo's Scottishness was in for a rude surprise...Girls. Prominent in the line-up was Virgo whose sole piece of apparel was a kilt...ve gone to to get into the squad," Virgo was quoted as saying. Coincidence, surely...
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Virgo is right type for secretarial work
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 3/6/1988; ; 700+ words
; Q. I am a Virgo (Aug. 29-Sept. 22). I am curious...professions generally considered appropriate for Virgo. A strong desire to care for and help...landscape/gardening also are popular Virgo fields. Virgo's outstanding analytical...
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 "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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Football: WHERE DID IT ALL GO GONG? ABERDEEN V CELTIC Virgo needs favour to collect SPL medal after debut season from hell.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 5/6/2006; 700+ words
; ...for sentiment in football when he plays Adam Virgo at some stage against Aberdeen tomorrow. An...medal. And Strachan's generosity in giving Virgo a belated boost is patently obvious. Virgo was brought on for the last couple of minutes...
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Virgo Capital Acquires Accord Human Resources.
Business Wire; 6/13/2007; 700+ words
; ...outsourced HR management solutions, and Virgo Capital, a private equity firm dedicated...services market, jointly announced today that Virgo Capital has acquired Accord Human Resources...employees located in 44 states. In addition to Virgo Capital, Accord senior management, McClendon...
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II-VI INCORPORATED ACQUIRES VIRGO OPTICS
PR Newswire; 1/5/1995; 700+ words
; ...previously announced acquisition of the Virgo Optics Division of Sandoz Chemicals Corporation...million. Located in Port Richey, Florida, Virgo Optics designs, develops and manufactures...focused on infrared laser applications. Virgo's products are used primarily in industrial...
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SuperStar Virgo set to enchant
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 2/16/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...Straits Times 02-16-2000 SuperStar Virgo set to enchant Byline: Siti Rahmah Lehan Edition: 2* Section: City Focus SUPERSTAR Virgo, the latest addition to the Star Cruise...000 visitors from aboard the SuperStar Virgo every week. "Admiral Marina, which is...
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ASTROMANCE; VIRGO August 24 - September 23.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland); 2/9/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...especially for health matters. So come on, Virgo. Loosen up and show the rest of the Zodiac...ll want it more and more! WOMAN IN LOVE Virgo women give everything - or nothing at all...s no half measures with this woman. Virgo women by and large are not the stereotype...
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MCGHEE DESPERATE TO PROVE VIRGO DOUBTERS WRONG MOTHERWELL MOTHERWELL Old pals' act could see new Fir Park boss take on his old star, writes Stewart Fisher
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Herald; 6/24/2007; ; 700+ words
; CLASSIC Virgo personality traits include a capacity to...feels personally obliged to salvage Adam Virgo's Celtic career in order to shut the critics...when McGhee, then Brighton manager, sold Virgo to Strachan for GBP1.5m only for the player...
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Onward Virgo soldiers on the Celtic fringe
Newspaper article from: Scotland on Sunday; 11/13/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...Firm Premierleague encounter. For Adam Virgo, however, it has stood still. The GBP...opportunity to cement a place then," says Virgo, a performer who cites centre-back as...require time to settle when purchasing Virgo. Voted Brighton's player of the year...
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Virgo
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Virgo [Lat.,=the virgin], constellation...one of the constellations of the zodiac . Virgo is traditionally depicted as a maiden holding...magnitude. In 1936 a supernova was discovered in Virgo. A famous cluster of 2,500 galaxies...
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Virgo Cluster
Book article from: A Dictionary of Astronomy
Virgo Cluster The nearest large cluster of galaxies...of sky, spilling northwards over the border of Virgo into Coma Berenices; hence it is sometimes also known as the Coma–Virgo Cluster , but should not be confused with the...
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Virgo A
Book article from: A Dictionary of Astronomy
Virgo A A strong radio source in the constellation Virgo, identified with the 9th-magnitude giant elliptical galaxy...also known as NGC 4486), lying near the centre of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies about 55 million l.y. away. It is...
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Coma–Virgo Cluster
Book article from: A Dictionary of Astronomy
Coma–Virgo Cluster See virgo cluster .
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Virgo Supercluster
Book article from: A Dictionary of Astronomy
Virgo Supercluster An alternative name for the local supercluster .
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