- Source: NGC 4477
NGC 4477 is a barred lenticular galaxy located about 55 million light-years away in the constellation of Coma Berenices. NGC 4477 is classified as a type 2 Seyfert galaxy. The galaxy was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on April 8, 1784. NGC 4477 is a member of Markarian's Chain which forms part of the larger Virgo Cluster.
Physical characteristics
NGC 4477 has a very well-defined bar which is imbedded within an extensive lens-like envelope. It has a fairly sharp edge and is slightly enhanced near the rim, and is classified as a ring-like feature. Surrounding the ring, two broad, diffuse incomplete arcs appear to bracket the galaxy around the bar. It is suggested that NGC 4477 has a highly evolved double ring morphology. Also, both ring features are exceedingly washed out.
See also
List of NGC objects (4001–5000)
NGC 1291
NGC 6782
Gallery
References
External links
NGC 4477 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Messier 98
- NGC 4477
- Markarian's Chain
- NGC 4608
- Herschel 400 Catalogue
- NGC 4733
- NGC 4267
- NGC 4754
- NGC 4479
- LEDA 83677
- NGC 4041
