NGC 4918
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo
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NGC 4918[4] is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo. The object was discovered in 1886 by the American astronomer Francis Preserved Leavenworth.[5]
Right ascension13h 01m 50.629s[1]
Declination−04° 30′ 02.01″[1]
| NGC 4918 | |
|---|---|
NGC 4918 with legacy surveys | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Right ascension | 13h 01m 50.629s[1] |
| Declination | −04° 30′ 02.01″[1] |
| Redshift | 9833 km/s[2] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 0.032800[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 15.1[2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SA0+:[2] |
| Size | 135,900 ly (41,660 pc)[2][note 1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.0′ × 0.5′[2] |
| Other designations | |
| NGC 3411, PGC 44934[3] | |
