SafekipediaWhat is M87?
M87 is most famous for being a very big galaxy far away in space. A galaxy is like a huge family of stars, and M87 is one of the largest we know! It is found in a group of galaxies called the Virgo Cluster.
In the middle of M87, there is something very special—a super big black hole. Black holes are places in space where gravity is so strong that even light can’t escape!
M87 in Other Stories
Besides the real galaxy, M87 is also used in some fun stories. In the old science fiction show Star Trek), there is an episode called “M87.” It is about a starship visiting a strange new planet.
There is also a move called “M87 Ray” used by a character named Zoffy in the Ultra Series television shows. And a song named “M87” was made for the movie Shin Ultraman by the musician Kenshi Yonezu.
Other Uses of M87
The name M87 has been used for a few other things too, like a type of airplane engine and an old highway in Michigan. But the biggest and most exciting meaning is the giant galaxy shining in the night sky.
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