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.