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C52

NGC 4697

Galáxia Bom (53/100)

Elliptical

C52 Galaxy Virgo Visível Nível 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Propriedades

Magnitude 9.3
Tamanho Angular 7.1′ × 4.2′
Ângulo de Posição 83°
Distância 76000000 ly
Tipo de Galáxia Elliptical (E)
Elliptical Galaxy [Distance: 76000000 ly]

Posição e Identificadores

RA 12h 48m 36.0s
Dec -05° 47' 60.0"
Constelação Virgo
Catálogo C52

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Descrição

NGC 4697 is an elliptical galaxy in Virgo, about 40 million light-years away. It is the brightest galaxy in the southern extension of the Virgo Cluster and has a distinctive boxy shape visible in deep images.

Dicas de Observação

Visible as a moderately bright, oval glow in a 6-inch telescope with a brighter center. No structure is visible visually. Best in spring evenings when Virgo is well placed.

História

Discovered by William Herschel on April 6, 1784. Chandra X-ray observations revealed a population of low-mass X-ray binaries in this galaxy.

Curiosidades

NGC 4697 contains about 170 billion stars. Planetary nebulae detected in its outer regions have been used to independently measure its distance, confirming it as a Virgo Cluster member.

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Credit: Own work. License: CC BY-SA 3.0. (Wikimedia Commons)

Credit: Own work. License: CC BY-SA 3.0. (Wikimedia Commons)

Skybred Mar 2, 2026