NGC 4506
Galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices
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NGC 4506 is a spiral galaxy located around 50 million light-years away[3] in the constellation Coma Berenices.[4] It is classified as peculiar due to the presence of dust that surrounds its nucleus.[5] NGC 4506 was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on January 14, 1787.[6] It is a member of the Virgo Cluster.[7]
Right ascension12h 32m 10.5s[1]
Declination13° 25′ 11″[1]
| NGC 4506 | |
|---|---|
SDSS image of NGC 4506 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Right ascension | 12h 32m 10.5s[1] |
| Declination | 13° 25′ 11″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.002458/737 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 47.6 Mly[2] |
| Group or cluster | Virgo Cluster |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.7[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sa pec[1] |
| Size | ~26,000 ly (estimated)[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.79 x 1.06[1] |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 41546, UGC 7682, VCC 1419[1] | |
