The galaxy IC 4538
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , IC 4538 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 13° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
IC 4538
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Libra |
| Magnitude: | 12.83 (B) [2] 10.44 (J) [2] 9.77 (H) [2] 9.50 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | SABc |
| Right ascension: | 15h21m [2] |
| Declination: | -23°39' [2] |
| Distance: | 32.1 Mpc 104.6 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -19.70 |