Astronomy:NGC 4995

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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation of Virgo
NGC 4995
NGC 4995 KY Vir legacy dr10.jpg
legacy surveys image of NGC 4995, with KY Virginis above (red star)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationVirgo
Right ascension 13h 09m 40.6390105944s
Declination−07° 50′ 00.223871892″
Distance85 Mly (26 Mpc)[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)11.2[2]
Apparent magnitude (B)12.0[2]
Characteristics
TypeSAB(r)b D 2013MNRAS.431.3060E
Other designations
MCG-01-34-007
References: [3]

NGC 4995 is a "moderately bright and large galaxy" in the constellation Virgo.[4] It is a member of the NGC 4995 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.[3]

Supernova SN 2023gfo was discovered on 20 April 2023 (Type II, mag 16.2).[5][6]

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