NGC 4466
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Galaxy NGC 4466
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Right ascension | 12h 29m 30.6s[1] |
| Declination | 07° 41′ 47″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.002512/753 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 48,603,800 ly |
| Group or cluster | Virgo Cluster |
| Type | Sab[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.54 x 0.51[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.2[1] |
| Other designations | |
| CGCG 42-131, Ho 412a, MCG 1-32-81, PGC 41170, UGC 7626, VCC 1193 [1] | |
NGC 4466 is an edge-on spiral galaxy located about 50 million light-years away[2] in the constellation of Virgo.[3] NGC 4466 was discovered by astronomer Bindon Stoney on February 26, 1851.[4] The galaxy is a member of the Virgo Cluster.[2]
See also
External links
- NGC 4466 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
