NGC 4909

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NGC 4909
NGC 4909 DSS.jpg
Image of the NGC 4909 galaxy
Observation data
Constellation Centaurus
Right ascension 13h 03m 28s
Declination -42° 54’ 25”
Redshift 0.011285
Apparent magnitude  (V)12.7
Apparent magnitude  (B)13.63
Surface brightness 23.7
magnitude  (J)11.14
magnitude  (H)10.43
magnitude  (K)10.13
Characteristics
Type Spiral galaxy (SAa)

NGC 4909 is an early spiral ring galaxy located 155 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Centaurus. [1] [2] The galaxy has a small, elongated and bright nucleus. [3] [4]

References

  1. "NGC 4909 - Spiral Galaxy in Centaurus | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  2. Astronomy, Go. "NGC 4909 | galaxy in Centaurus | New General Catalogue". Go-Astronomy.com. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  3. "Your NED Search Results". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  4. "Your NED Search Results". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-30.