[M49 image]

NGC 4472 = M49

Galaxy in Virgo

Dreyer's description: vB, L, R, mbM, r; = M49

Cross Identifications: GC 3021, h 1294. (NGC: Oriani); BD +08 2607, Arp 134, UGC 7629.

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    Right Ascension: 12 : 29.8 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: +08 : 00 (degrees : minutes)
    Distance: 60000 (* 1,000 light years)
    Apparent Magnitude: 8.4
    Apparent Diameter: 8.9 (arc minutes)

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