NGC 4490

Galaxy Excellent (62/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 4490 Galaxy Canes Venatici (CVn) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 9.8

Angular Size 6.7′ × 1.6′

Position Angle 133°

Distance 27.38 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SBcd)

Description

vB, vL, mE 130deg , r, sf of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 30m 36.0s

Dec +41° 37' 60.0"

Constellation Canes Venatici (CVn)

Catalog NGC 4490

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 4490 · 6.7′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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