NGC 4100

NGC 4100

This spiral galaxy is located about 60 million lightyears away in the constellation Ursa Major.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Jack Burgess/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n4100burgess
Type:Observation
Release date:March 28, 2014, 12:56 p.m.
Size:2103 x 1420 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 4100
Constellation:Ursa Major
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):12 5 47.55
Position (Dec):49° 33' 16.64"
Field of view:11.90 x 8.03 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 43.0° left of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band		555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD