HST image of NGC 4753. Notice the distinct dust lanes surrounding the nucleus.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation
Virgo
Right ascension
12h 52m 22.1s[1]
Declination
−01° 11′ 59″[1]
Redshift
0.003879/1163 km/s[1]
Distance
60,530,000 ly[1]
Group or cluster
NGC 4753 Group
Apparent magnitude (V)
10.85[1]
Characteristics
Type
S0 pec[1]
Size
~106,100 ly (estimated)[1]
Apparent size (V)
6.0 x 2.8[1]
Other designations
PGC 43671, UGC 8009[1]
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NGC 4753 is a lenticular galaxy located about 60 million light-years away[2] in the constellation of Virgo.[3] NGC 4753 was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on February 22, 1784.[4] It is notable for having distinct dust lanes that surround its nucleus.[5] It is a member of the NGC 4753 Group of galaxies, which is a member of the Virgo II Groups, a series of galaxies and galaxy clusters strung out from the southern edge of the Virgo Supercluster.[6]
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