NGC 4873
Galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices
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NGC 4873 is a lenticular galaxy located about 270 million light-years away[2] in the constellation of Coma Berenices.[3] NGC 4873 was discovered by astronomer Heinrich d'Arrest on May 10, 1863.[4] The galaxy is a member of the Coma Cluster.[5][6]
Right ascension12h 59m 32.8s[1]
Declination27° 59′ 01″[1]
| NGC 4873 | |
|---|---|
SDSS image of NGC 4873. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Right ascension | 12h 59m 32.8s[1] |
| Declination | 27° 59′ 01″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.019310/5789 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 269,276,000 ly |
| Group or cluster | Coma Cluster |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 15.1[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SA0[1] |
| Size | ~79,000 ly (estimated) |
| Apparent size (V) | 0.67 x 0.45[1] |
| Other designations | |
| CGCG 160-229, DRCG 27-155, MCG 5-31-69, PGC 44621[1] | |
Other images
Map with labels of the galaxies in the central part of the Coma Cluster.
Hubble image of the giant galaxy NGC 4874. NGC 4873 is the small galaxy in upper-central portion of the image.
