NGC 4388
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4388, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4388
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.1 |
| Size | 5.6' x 5.1' @ 92° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 25' 46.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 39' 44" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | vF, E, sf of 2 |
| Classification | Sb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 17, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A nice edge-on galaxy in a trio with M84 and M86, bright, greatly elongated east-west, no core or dust lane visible, M84 and M86 are just 15' north, several fainter galaxies visible in the field
Other Data Sources for NGC 4388
Nearby objects for NGC 4388
36 objects found within 60'
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NGC 4388