NGC 4498
Galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices
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NGC 4498 is a barred spiral galaxy[3] located about 50 million light-years away[4] in the constellation Coma Berenices.[5] NGC 4498 was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on March 21, 1784.[6] NGC 4498 is a member of the Virgo Cluster.[7][8]
Right ascension12h 31m 39.5s[1]
Declination16° 51′ 10″[1]
| NGC 4498 | |
|---|---|
Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 4498. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Right ascension | 12h 31m 39.5s[1] |
| Declination | 16° 51′ 10″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.005027/1507 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 52,622,920 ly[2] |
| Group or cluster | Virgo Cluster |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.79[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SAB(s)d[1] |
| Size | ~53,560 ly (estimated)[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 3.0 x 1.6[1] |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 41472, UGC 7669, VCC 1379[1] | |
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NGC 4498 (SDSS DR14)
