SDSS image of NGC 4872 (center) with the halo of the giant galaxy NGC 4874 (left).
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation
Coma Berenices
Right ascension
12h 59m 34.0s[1]
Declination
27° 56′ 49″[1]
Redshift
0.023993/7193 km/s[1]
Distance
310,350,000 ly
Group or cluster
Coma Cluster
Apparent magnitude (V)
15.2[1]
Characteristics
Type
SB0[1]
Size
~143,080 ly (estimated)
Apparent size (V)
0.60 x 0.37[1]
Other designations
CGCG 160-230, MCG +05-31-068, PGC 44624[1]
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NGC 4872 is a barred lenticular galaxy located about 310 million light-years away[2] in the constellation of Coma Berenices.[3] NGC 4872 has been indicated to contain an active galactic nucleus.[4][2] NGC 4872 was discovered by astronomer Heinrich d'Arrest.[5] It is a member of the Coma Cluster.[6][7]
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