How many times bigger is the elliptical galaxy Messier 87 than the Milky Way?

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2026-03-18 16:30

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The elliptical galaxy Messier 87 (M87) is approximately 6.5 times more massive than the Milky Way. While the Milky Way has a mass estimated at about 1 trillion solar masses, M87's mass is estimated to be around 6.5 trillion solar masses. Additionally, M87 is larger in size, with a diameter roughly 2-3 times that of the Milky Way.

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