The Eyes

NGC 4438

Galaxy Excellent (61/100)

Spiral

NGC 4438 Galaxy Virgo (Vir) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 10.1

Angular Size 9.2′ × 4.0′

Position Angle 27°

Distance 4.61 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (Sa)

Description

B, cL, vlE, r, sf of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 27m 48.0s

Dec +13° 01' 00.0"

Constellation Virgo (Vir)

Catalog NGC 4438

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80x TFOV: 0.6° Lim. mag: 14.2

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The Eyes · 9.2′×4.0′ · N up, E left

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