NGC 4551
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4551, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4551
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.9 |
| Size | 2' x 1.8' @ 70° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 35' 37.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 15' 50" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | pB, S, R, bM, nf of 2 |
| Classification | Elliptical |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 6, 2005 Caballo Loco Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
28cm f/10 SCT Nexstar 11
An attractive pair with NGC4550 just 3' southwest, NGC4551 is the smaller of the pair, bright, elongated 2:1 east-west, no detail noted in halo, the pair is 20' due south of M89
Other Data Sources for NGC 4551
Nearby objects for NGC 4551
36 objects found within 60'
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NGC 4551