NGC 4420 explained

NGC 4420
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Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Virgo
Z:0.005617 (1,679 ±9 km/s)
Dist Ly:77 Mly (23.62 Mpc)
Type:SAc
Appmag V:17.9
Size V:1'.995 x 0'.954
Names:UGC 7549, PGC 40775, MCG+01-32-064

NGC 4420 is an unbarred spiral galaxy located 77 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo.[1] It is a member of the M61 Group of galaxies, which is a member of the Virgo II Groups, a series of galaxies and galaxy clusters strung out from the southern edge of the Virgo Supercluster.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SIMBAD Astronomical Database . Results for NGC 4420 . 2009-07-23.
  2. Web site: The Virgo III Groups . Atlas of the Universe . 2010-11-27 .