The galaxy NGC 4442
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , NGC 4442 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 02:09 (EST) and reaching an altitude of 40° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:50.
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Name
NGC 4442
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Magnitude: | 10.50 (V) [2] 11.20 (B) [3] 8.22 (J) [3] 7.50 (H) [3] 7.29 (K) [3] |
| Hubble type: | S0 |
| Right ascension: | 12h28m [3] |
| Declination: | +09°48' [3] |
| Distance: | 15.0 Mpc 48.9 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.38 |