NGC 4102
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4102, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4102
H I 225, h 1085, GC 2717, MCG+09-20-094, UGC 7096, PGC 38392, SDSS J120623.00+524240.1
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Size | 3.2' x 3.1' @ 38° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 6' 23.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 52° 42' 39" N |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Description | B, pS, R, bMBN, *12 sp, vnr |
| Classification | SBb Ring |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 27, 2025 Waikoloa, HI (map)
250mm f/10 SCT, Meade 10" LX200 @ 208x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 5 Moon: 0%
Bright and obvious, a 2' x 4' halo extended northeast to southwest, brighter to the center with a stellar core, a 13th magnitude star on the western margin, NGC 4068 is visible 22' west-southwest
Andrew Cooper
May 8, 2005 Caballo Loco Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Bright, elongated 2:1 northeast-southwest, distinct core appears to be slightly elongated, no structure in halo noted
Other Data Sources for NGC 4102
Nearby objects for NGC 4102
19 objects found within 120'
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NGC 4102