NGC 4550
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4550, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4550
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.6 |
| Size | 3.5' x 3.3' @ 178° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 35' 30.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 13' 15" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | pB, S, vlE, sp of 2 |
| Classification | SBO |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 6, 2005 Caballo Loco Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
28cm f/10 SCT Nexstar 11
An attractive pair with NGC4551 just 3' northeast, NGC4550 is the larger of the pair, bright, stellar core, elongated 6:1 north-south, the pair is 20' due south of M89
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Associated objects for NGC 4550
Nearby objects for NGC 4550
36 objects found within 60'
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NGC 4550