NGC 4636
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4636, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4636
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
| Size | 6.2' x 5.9' @ 150° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 42' 49.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 2° 41' 16" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | B, L, iR, vgvmbM, r |
| Classification | Elliptical |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 14, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 81x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Bright, round, good sized at 5', bright core, straddled with an 11th magnitude star on the north and a 12th magnitude star on the south
Andrew Cooper
May 7, 2005 Caballo Loco Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Bright, round, even halo with no structure noted, very distinct core
Other Data Sources for NGC 4636
Nearby objects for NGC 4636
14 objects found within 120'
| 35 Virginis | NGC 4544 | NGC 4576 |
| NGC 4581 | NGC 4586 | NGC 4587 |
| NGC 4599 | NGC 4600 | NGC 4630 |
| NGC 4643 | NGC 4664 | NGC 4688 |
| NGC 4701 | RU Virginis |
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
A complete list of credits and sources can be found on the about page
NGC 4636