NGC 4658

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NGC 4658
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationVirgo
Right ascension12h 44m 37.8s
Declination−10° 4′ 56″
Redshift0.007966[1]
Distance95.37 Mly
29.24 Mpc[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)12.1[2]
Characteristics
TypeSc III,[2] SBc[1]
Apparent size (V)2.1' x 0.9'
Other designations
MCG-02-33-001, PGC 42929

NGC 4658 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Virgo. It was discovered by William Herschel on March 25, 1786.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "NGC 4658". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg.
  2. ^ a b NGC/IC project "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-05-20. Retrieved 2012-05-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 4650 - 4699".

External links[edit]

  • Media related to NGC 4658 at Wikimedia Commons