The galaxy NGC 4417
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 4417 will become visible around 21:45 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 54° above your south-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 03:10.
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Name
NGC 4417
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Magnitude: | 11.20 (V) [2] 12.20 (B) [3] 9.05 (J) [3] 8.42 (H) [3] 8.17 (K) [3] |
| Hubble type: | S0 |
| Right ascension: | 12h26m [3] |
| Declination: | +09°35' [3] |
| Distance: | 15.9 Mpc 52.0 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -19.81 |