NGC 4450
This spiral galaxy is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. NGC 4450, along with M90, are members of the Virgo Supercluster of galaxies. Studies done with the Hubble Space Telescope show that this galaxy holds a supermassive black hole at the center.
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-n4450block |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | April 2, 2014, 12:40 p.m. |
| Size: | 1747 x 1178 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 28 20.57 |
| Position (Dec): | 17° 6' 8.77" |
| Field of view: | 14.35 x 9.66 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 99.5° left of vertical |
View in WorldWide Telescope:
Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |