NGC 4581

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 4581 Galaxy Virgo (Vir) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.0

Angular Size 1.6′ × 1.1′

Position Angle 172°

Distance 86.05 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

F, S, bM, stell N

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 38m 12.0s

Dec +01° 28' 00.0"

Constellation Virgo (Vir)

Catalog NGC 4581

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 4581 · 1.6′×1.1′ · N up, E left

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