NGC 4762
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4762, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4762
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.2 |
| Size | 8.7' x 8.6' @ 32° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 52' 56.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 11° 13' 51" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | pB, vmE31, 3 B * s, f of 2 |
| Classification | SBO |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 21, 2004 Farnsworth Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
28cm f/10 SCT Nexstar 11
Very nice edge-on spiral galaxy, almost exactly edge-on, dust lane visible with averted vision, a small version of NGC4565, an excellent object!!
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
In one field [NGC4754 and NGC4762]. 4762 like a paper kite; beautifully grouped with three stars. D'A. and E. of Rosse, long bright ray, nucl.― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
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NGC 4762