NGC 4676
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4676, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4676
The Mice
H II 326, h 1425, GC 3207, Arp 242
H II 326, h 1425, GC 3207, Arp 242
| Type | Galaxy Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | |
| Size | 2.344' x 0.446' |
| Right Ascension | 12h 46' 10.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 30° 43' 54" N |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Description | The two parts are IC 819 and IC 820 |
| Classification | Sdm |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
NGC 4676 = IC 819 and IC 820. WH has his object "much extended [in the] meridian", while John Herschel says "query if not bicentral". Both are correct.
When Rudolf Spitaler found the pair again in 1892, he saw and measured both galaxies, so they have two IC numbers rather than just one as the NGC does. Unfortunately, Spitaler has the pair only a minute-plus of time preceding his comparison star -- the actual offsets are 2 minutes-plus.
The identity, however, is obvious. It was first suggested by Reinmuth, then was picked up for RC1 and MCG.
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NGC 4676