NGC 4559
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4559, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4559
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.9 |
| Size | 11' x 10.5' @ 150° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 35' 57.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 27° 57' 35" N |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Description | vB, vL, mE150, gbM, 3 * f |
| Classification | SBc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 7, 2005 Caballo Loco Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Fairly large, no distinct core, very elongated north-south, three bright 11-12 magnitude stars bracket the south end
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
h., club shaped. L.P. spiral.― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Harold Corwin
IC 3550, 51, 52, 55, and 63 are HII regions in the arms of this
galaxy, found on a Heidelberg plate by Max Wolf. IC 3554 and 3564 are stars
superposed on the galaxy. See the IC numbers for a bit more information.
Other Data Sources for NGC 4559
Associated objects for NGC 4559
Nearby objects for NGC 4559
30 objects found within 60'
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NGC 4559