NGC 4281
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4281, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4281
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.3 |
| Size | 3.1' x 3' @ 88° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 20' 21.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 5° 23' 11" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | B, vL, R, pgbM |
| Classification | Sa |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 22, 2003 TIMPA, Avra Valley, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Part of a trio with NGC4273 and NGC4270, the dim NGC4277 is also visible, NGC4281 is the brightest of the group with a very distinct core, somewhat elongated E-W but otherwise no detail
Other Data Sources for NGC 4281
Nearby objects for NGC 4281
31 objects found within 60'
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NGC 4281