NGC 4438: The Eyes
These interacting galaxies (NGC 4438 on the left and NGC 4435 to the right) lie in the heart of the Virgo cluster. If either of these galaxies was a spiral, such structures were disturbed long ago by gravitational forces due to close encounters with other galaxies and the heavyweight - M87. These galaxies are around 40 million light years away.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n4438block |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | April 2, 2014, 12:43 p.m. |
| Size: | 1441 x 972 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 27 33.74 |
| Position (Dec): | 13° 3' 30.64" |
| Field of view: | 12.37 x 8.33 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 84.0° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |