NGC 4477 & NGC 4479

Alt. Designations:

NGC 4477

Object Type:

barred spiral galaxy

Distance:

56.9 mly

Right Ascension:

12h 30m 02.0s

Declination:

+13° 38´ 13"

Visual Magnitude:

10.4

Apparent Dimension:

3.7´ X 3.3´

Alt. Designations:

NGC 4479

Object Type:

barred spiral galaxy

Distance:

53.5 mly

Right Ascension:

12h 30m 18.3s

Declination:

+13° 34´ 41"

Visual Magnitude:

12.5

Apparent Dimension:

1.6´ X 1.3´

Constellation:

Coma Berenices

Best Month To View:

Mar

NGC 4477 & NGC 4479 are part of a group of galaxies known as Markarian's Chain, which forms part of the Virgo Cluster. NGC 4479 is on the right in this photo.