NGC 4683

NGC 4683 is a barred lenticular galaxy located about 170 million light-years away^[2] in the constellation Centaurus.^[3] It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on June 8, 1834.^[4] NGC 4683 is a member of the Centaurus Cluster.^[5][6]

ConstellationCentaurus

Right ascension12^h 47^m 42.4^s[1]

Declination−41° 31′ 42″^[1]

Redshift0.011908^[1]

Quick facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Constellation ...

NGC 4683
legacy surveys image of NGC 4683 (left), NGC 4677 (lower right) and NGC 4696A (upper right).
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Centaurus
Right ascension	12h 47m 42.4s[1]
Declination	−41° 31′ 42″[1]
Redshift	0.011908[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity	3570 km/s[1]
Distance	172 Mly (52.6 Mpc)[1]
Group or cluster	Centaurus Cluster
Apparent magnitude (V)	13.8[1]
Characteristics
Type	SB0-(s)[1]
Size	~76,500 ly (23.44 kpc) (estimated)[1]
Apparent size (V)	1.4 x 0.8[1]
Other designations
ESO 322-83, MCG -7-26-47, PGC 43182, CCC 008[1]

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