NGC 4478
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4478, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4478
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.2 |
| Size | 2' x 1.8' @ 140° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 30' 17.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 19' 43" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | pB, S, R, psbM, 2 of 3 |
| Classification | E1 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 17, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, bright, round, brghter to the center without an obvious core, M87 is 9' northeast
Andrew Cooper
Jan 18, 2004 Sentinel, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
The brighter of a pair just southwest of M87, the companion NGC4476 is less than 10' west, small, round, modest core, even halo
Other Data Sources for NGC 4478
Associated objects for NGC 4478
Nearby objects for NGC 4478
36 objects found within 60'
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NGC 4478