NGC 4596
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4596, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4596
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.5 |
| Size | 4' x 3.9' @ 135° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 39' 55.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 10° 10' 34" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | B, pS, R, gmbM, r, 3 * f |
| Classification | SBO-a |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 7, 2005 Caballo Loco Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Reasonably bright, distinct core, elongated 2:1 east-west, several bright field stars frame the galaxy
Other Data Sources for NGC 4596
Nearby objects for NGC 4596
23 objects found within 60'
| 27 Virginis | IC 3548 | IC 3562 |
| IC 3566 | IC 3578 | IC 3602 |
| IC 3607 | IC 3608 | IC 3625 |
| IC 3633 | IC 3634 | IC 3638 |
| IC 3647 | IC 3686 | IC 3690 |
| IC 3693 | IC 3701 | IC 3702 |
| IC 3704 | IC 3706 | NGC 4578 |
| NGC 4608 | Rho Virginis |
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NGC 4596