NGC 4697
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4697, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4697
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
| Size | 6.2' x 6' @ 70° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 48' 36.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 5° 48' 3" S |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | vB, L, lE45, smbMN |
| Classification | Elliptical |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 7, 2005 Caballo Loco Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
28cm f/10 SCT Nexstar 11
Bright, stellar core, elongated 2:1 east-west, some structure in the halo
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
h., very bright.― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Other Data Sources for NGC 4697
Nearby objects for NGC 4697
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NGC 4697