NGC 4380

Galaxy in the constellation Virgo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

NGC 4380 is an unbarred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Virgo.[1] Located about 52.2 million light-years (16 Megaparsecs) away,[4] is a member of the Virgo Cluster, a large galaxy cluster.[5] It was discovered on March 10, 1826, by the astronomer John Herschel.[8]

Right ascension12h 25m 22.178s[2]
Declination10° 01 00.14[2]
Quick facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Constellation ...
NGC 4380
NGC 4380 taken by Hubble.[1]
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationVirgo
Right ascension12h 25m 22.178s[2]
Declination10° 01 00.14[2]
Redshift0.00319[3]
Heliocentric radial velocity955 km/s[3]
Distance52.2 Mly (16.00 Mpc)[4]
Group or clusterVirgo Cluster[5]
Apparent magnitude (V)11.30[6]
Apparent magnitude (B)12.28[6]
Characteristics
TypeSA(rs)b:?[7]
Other designations
UGC 7503, MCG +02-32-037, PGC 40507[3]
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