NGC 4656
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4656, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4656
Fishhook Galaxy
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.4 |
| Size | 15.3' x 13.8' @ 33° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 43' 57.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 32° 10' 6" N |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Description | pB, L, vmE34, sp of 2 |
| Classification | SB |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 4, 2005 Vekol Ranch, Maricopa Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Large, dim, odd elongated shape with an extension at one end, extended northeast-southwest with a 'hook' at the southwest end, no distinct core
Other Data Sources for NGC 4656
Associated objects for NGC 4656
Nearby objects for NGC 4656
10 objects found within 120'
| IC 819 | IC 820 | IC 826 |
| NGC 4583 | NGC 4627 | NGC 4631 |
| NGC 4657 | NGC 4676 | |
| NGC 4737 |
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NGC 4656