Astronomy:NGC 4417
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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation Virgo
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NGC 4417 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by William Herschel on April 15, 1784. It is a member of the Virgo Cluster.[1]
NGC 4417 is located near the celestial equator, making it observable from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at certain times of the year. With an apparent B-band magnitude of 12.2, it can be viewed using a telescope with an aperture of at least 200 millimeters (8 inches).
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- ↑ "NGC 4417" (in en). TheSkyLive.com. https://theskylive.com/sky/deepsky/ngc4417-object.
