NGC 4489
Galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices
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NGC 4489 is a dwarf elliptical galaxy[2] located about 60 million light-years away[3] in the constellation of Coma Berenices.[4] It was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on March 21, 1784.[5] NGC 4489 is a member of the Virgo Cluster.[6]
Right ascension12h 30m 52.2s[1]
Declination16° 45′ 32″[1]
| NGC 4489 | |
|---|---|
The elliptical galaxy NGC 4489. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Right ascension | 12h 30m 52.2s[1] |
| Declination | 16° 45′ 32″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.003206/961 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 57 Mly |
| Group or cluster | Virgo Cluster |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.84 [1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E [1] |
| Size | ~26,000 ly |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.7 x 1.5[1] |
| Other designations | |
| CGCG 99-73, MCG 3-32-54, PGC 41365, UGC 7655, VCC 1321[1] | |
