The galaxy IC 4901
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , IC 4901 is not observable because it lies so far south that it never rises above the horizon.
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Name
IC 4901
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Pavo |
| Magnitude: | 12.29 (B)[1] 9.20 (H)[1] 8.85 (K)[1] 9.69 (J)[1] |
| Hubble type: | SABc |
| Right Ascension: | 19h54m [1] |
| Declination: | -58°42' [1] |
| Distance: | 23.7 Mpc 77.2 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -19.58 |
Source