NGC 4442

Galaxy Good (43/100)

Lenticular

NGC 4442 Galaxy Virgo (Vir) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 10.5

Angular Size 4.3′ × 1.6′

Position Angle 87°

Distance 16.34 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0)

Description

vB, pL, R, smbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 28m 06.0s

Dec +09° 48' 00.0"

Constellation Virgo (Vir)

Catalog NGC 4442

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 4442 · 4.3′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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