NGC 4790

NGC 4790 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Virgo. It was discovered on 25 March 1786 by William Herschel. In 2012, a possible supernova, SN 2012au, was detected in the galaxy.[1]

NGC 4790
NGC 4790
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationVirgo
Right ascension 12h 54m 51.9s
Declination-10° 14' 52"
Apparent magnitude (V)12.4
Characteristics
TypeBarred Spiral (SBc)
Other designations
4790, MCG -2-33-56, IRAS12522-0958, PGC 43972

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