IC 4317
Overlaid DSS image of IC 4317, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 4317
NPM1G +27.0424, PGC 87672, SDSS J134145.82+270622.8
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14.7 |
| Size | 0.323' x 0.207' @ 15° |
| Right Ascension | 13h 41' 45.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 27° 6' 23" N |
| Constellation | Boötes |
| Classification | Sa |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
IC 4317 is sometimes taken to be the brighter CGCG 161-122 six arcmin south of Javelle's position. But when his position is re-reduced with respect to the AC 2000.2 position for his comparison star, BD +27 2283, it falls within five arcseconds of the nucleus of the fainter northern object. There is no doubt about which galaxy Javelle saw.
It probably has a higher surface brightness than the larger, brighter galaxy to the south. So, this is a well-documented case where a visual observer missed a brighter object, but picked up a fainter one nearby.
Other Data Sources for IC 4317
Nearby objects for IC 4317
11 objects found within 120'
| 3 Boötis | HR 5145 | IC 4297 |
| IC 4307 | IC 4313 | IC 4314 |
| IC 4322 | IC 4331 | Messier 3 |
| NGC 5251 | NGC 5263 |
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IC 4317