NGC 4468

NGC 4468
SDSS image of NGC 4468.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationComa Berenices
Right ascension12h 29m 30.9s
Declination14° 02′ 57″
Redshift0.003032/909 km/s
Distance55,100,000 ly
Group or clusterVirgo Cluster
Apparent magnitude (V)13.7
Characteristics
TypeE, SA0-?
Size~22,700 ly
Apparent size (V)1.45 x 0.96
Other designations
PGC 41171, UGC 7628, VCC 1196

NGC 4468 is a dwarf elliptical galaxy located about 55 million light-years away in the constellation of Coma Berenices. The galaxy was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on January 14, 1787. It is a member of the Virgo Cluster.

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