NGC 4454
Galaxy in the constellation Virgo
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NGC 4454 is a barred spiral galaxy[2] located about 123 million light-years away[3] in the constellation of Virgo.[4] NGC 4454 was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on April 17, 1784.[5]
Right ascension12h 28m 50.7s[1]
Declination−01° 56′ 21″[1]
| NGC 4454 | |
|---|---|
The barred spiral galaxy NGC 4454. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Right ascension | 12h 28m 50.7s[1] |
| Declination | −01° 56′ 21″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.008029/2407 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 122,977,400 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.2[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | (R)SB(r)0/a [1] |
| Size | ~ 74,373.6 ly |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.81 x 1.44[1] |
| Other designations | |
| CGCG 14-48, IRAS 12262-0139, MCG 0-32-14, PGC 41083, UGC 7606[1] | |
One supernova, SN 2020abgq (type Ia, mag. 16.3), was discovered in NGC 4454 on 30 November, 2020.[6]
