NGC 4079
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4079, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4079
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.4 |
| Size | 2.3' x 1.6' @ 125° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 4' 49.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 2° 22' 57" S |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | F, L, R, *10 n 1' |
| Classification | Sbc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Apr 17, 2010 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Dim, round, about 5' in diameter, no core visible, a 13mag star just 1' north
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Nearby objects for NGC 4079
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NGC 4079