Astronomy:NGC 4483

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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation of Virgo
NGC 4483
NGC 4483.jpg
The galaxy NGC 4483.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationVirgo
Right ascension 12h 30m 40.6s[1]
Declination09° 00′ 56″[1]
Redshift0.003022/906 km/s[1]
Distance55.4 Mly
Group or clusterVirgo Cluster
Apparent magnitude (V)12.9[1]
Characteristics
TypeSB0^+(s)[1]
Size~31,100 ly
Apparent size (V)1.74 x 0.92[1]
Other designations
CGCG 70-136, MCG 2-32-103, PGC 41339, UGC 7649, VCC 1303[1]

NGC 4483 is a barred lenticular galaxy located about 55 million light-years away[2] in the constellation of Virgo.[3] NGC 4483 was discovered by astronomer Heinrich d'Arrest on March 19, 1865.[4] NGC 4483 is a member of the Virgo Cluster.[5]

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