NGC 4984 explained

NGC 4984
Epoch:J2000
Type:(R)SAB(rs)0+[1]
Z:1279 ± 6 km/s
Appmag V:12.3
Size V:2.8 × 2.2
Constellation Name:Virgo
Names:PGC 45585

NGC 4984 is an intermediate lenticular galaxy exhibiting a double ring structure in the constellation Virgo. It is a member of the NGC 4856 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] In December 2011, supernova 2011iy was discovered in it.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database . Results for NGC 4984 . 2007-04-02 .
  2. Web site: The Virgo III Groups . Atlas of the Universe . 2010-11-27 .
  3. Web site: Special Notice #263: SUPERNOVA 2011iy IN NGC 4984 = PSN J13085839-1531041 aavso.