NGC 4790
| NGC 4790 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Right ascension | 12h 54m 51.9s |
| Declination | -10° 14' 52" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.4 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Barred Spiral (SBc) |
| Other designations | |
| 4790, MCG -2-33-56, IRAS12522-0958, PGC 43972 | |
NGC 4790 is a Barred Spiral Galaxy (SBc) located in the vicinity of the constellation Virgo. It has a declination of -10° 14' 52" and a right ascension of 12 hours, 54 minutes and 51.9 seconds.
The galaxy was discovered on 25 March 1786 by William Herschel.
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