NGC 4340
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4340, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4340
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Size | 4.1' x 3.1' @ 102° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 23' 35.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 16° 43' 21" N |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Description | pB, S, R, psbM |
| Classification | SBO-a Ring |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 7, 2005 Whipple Obs., Green Valley, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Nice pair along with NGC4350 about 5' east, NGC4340 is small, round, a distinct core with a featureless halo, NGC4350 is small, has a distinct core and is elongated 4:1 north-south
Other Data Sources for NGC 4340
Nearby objects for NGC 4340
19 objects found within 60'
| IC 3293 | IC 3298 | IC 3313 |
| IC 3340 | IC 3365 | IC 3368 |
| IC 3369 | IC 783 | IC 787 |
| IC 792 | Messier 100 | NGC 4322 |
| NGC 4323 | NGC 4327 | NGC 4328 |
| NGC 4344 | NGC 4350 | NGC 4383 |
| NGC 4405 |
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NGC 4340