NGC 4252 explained

NGC 4252
Epoch:J2000.0
Constellation Name:Virgo
Z:0.002879
Appmag B:14.90
Appmag V:14.10
Type:Sc(f)
Size V:1.6 x 0.4
Names:PGC 39537, MCG 1-31-45, UGC 7343

NGC 4252 is a spiral galaxy approximately 56 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Virgo. It belongs to the Virgo cluster of galaxies.

It was discovered by German astronomer Albert Marth on May 26, 1864.

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