Astronomy:NGC 4467

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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation of Virgo
NGC 4467
SDSS NGC 4467.jpg
SDSS image of NGC 4467.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationVirgo
Right ascension 12h 29m 30.2s [1]
Declination07° 59′ 34″[1]
Redshift0.004747/1423 km/s[1]
Distance78,570,000 ly
Group or clusterVirgo Cluster
Apparent magnitude (V)14.8[1]
Characteristics
TypeE2 [1]
Size~ 21,680 ly [1]
Apparent size (V)0.62 x 0.57[1]
Other designations
ARAK 369, CGCG 42-130, Ho 413c, MCG 1-32-80, PGC 41169, VCC 1192 [1]

NGC 4467 is an elliptical galaxy located about 78 million light-years away[2] in the constellation of Virgo.[3] NGC 4467 was discovered by astronomer Otto Struve on April 28, 1851.[4] NGC 4467 is a companion of Messier 49 and is a member of the Virgo Cluster.[5]

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