NGC4742 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Columbus , NGC4742 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 5° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
NGC4742
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 12h51m [4] |
| Declination: | −10°27' [4] |
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Magnitude: | 11.20 (V) [2] 12.10 (B) [2] 9.24 (J) [2] 8.57 (H) [2] 8.39 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | E |
| Distance: | 15.5 Mpc 50.5 Mlyr [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.90 |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -19.75 |
Sources