NGC 4568
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4568, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4568
The Siamese Twins
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.8 |
| Size | 4.6' x 4.6' @ 23° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 36' 34.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 11° 14' 20" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | vF, L, sf of Dneb |
| Classification | Sbc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 24, 2006 Gila, NM (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Great matched pair with NGC4567, no distinct core, no structure in halo, elongated 2:1 NE-SW with the NE corner in contact with NGC4567, the bright galaxy NGC4564 visible 10' north
Other Data Sources for NGC 4568
Associated objects for NGC 4568
Nearby objects for NGC 4568
28 objects found within 60'
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NGC 4568