NGC 4909

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NGC 4909
Image of the NGC 4909 galaxy
Observation data
ConstellationCentaurus
Right ascension13h 03m 28s
Declination-42° 54’ 25”
Redshift0.011285
Apparent magnitude (V)12.7
Apparent magnitude (B)13.63
Surface brightness23.7
magnitude (J)11.14
magnitude (H)10.43
magnitude (K)10.13
Characteristics
TypeSpiral galaxy (SAa)

NGC 4909 is an early spiral ring galaxy located 155 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Centaurus.[1][2] The galaxy has a small, elongated and bright nucleus.[3][4]

References

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