NGC 4216
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4216, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4216
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Size | 8.3' x 7.8' @ 19° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 15' 54.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 13° 8' 58" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | vB, vL, vmE17, sbMN |
| Classification | SBb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 22, 2003 TIMPA, Avra Valley, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Nice edge-on spiral galaxy, distinct core, some dust lane visible beside the core, stellar object visible beside the core, otherwise no stars immediately around the galaxy, several very dim galaxies in the surrounding area.
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
Long, shuttle like nucleus. E. of Rosse, 15'.― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Other Data Sources for NGC 4216
Nearby objects for NGC 4216
36 objects found within 60'
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NGC 4216