NGC 4252
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo
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NGC 4252 is a spiral galaxy approximately 56 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Virgo.[1] It belongs to the Virgo Cluster of galaxies.[3]
Right ascension12h 18m 30.89s [1]
Declination+05° 33′ 34.10″ [1]
| NGC 4252 | |
|---|---|
NGC 4252 imaged by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Right ascension | 12h 18m 30.89s [1] |
| Declination | +05° 33′ 34.10″ [1] |
| Redshift | 0.002879 [1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 863 ± 10 km/s [1] |
| Distance | 56 Mly[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.10 [2] |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 14.90 [2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sc(f) [1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.6 x 0.4 [1] |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 39537, MCG 1-31-45, UGC 7343 | |
It was discovered by German astronomer Albert Marth on May 26, 1864.[4]
