NGC 4515
Galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices
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NGC 4515 is a lenticular galaxy located about 57 million light-years away[3] in the constellation Coma Berenices.[4] NGC 4515 was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on March 21, 1784.[5] The galaxy is a member of the Virgo Cluster.[6]
Right ascension12h 33m 05.0s[1]
Declination16° 15′ 56″[1]
| NGC 4515 | |
|---|---|
SDSS image of NGC 4515. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Right ascension | 12h 33m 05.0s[1] |
| Declination | 16° 15′ 56″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.003172/951 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 56.7 Mly[2] |
| Group or cluster | Virgo Cluster |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.3[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | S0^-[1] |
| Size | ~25,350 ly (estimated)[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.3 x 1.1[1] |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 41652, UGC 7701, VCC 1475[1] | |
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