NGC 4559
This spiral galaxy is located in the direction of Coma Berenices. A type II supernova went off in this galaxy some time ago (SN 1941a). Several papers estimate its apparent magnitude was 13 and absolute magnitude to be around 15.7. From this astronomers would estimate this galaxy to be between 20-30 million light years away. Like many nearby spiral galaxies, NGC 4559 displays bright star-forming regions and dust lanes in its expansive arms. There are also a number of background galaxies and galaxy groups in this image. (Note: by using redshift measurements- the galaxy is 35 million light years distant which is not in terrible disagreement with the SN data.)
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Jeff Hapeman/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n4559hapeman |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | April 2, 2014, 12:38 p.m. |
| Size: | 1948 x 1296 px |
About the Object
Wallpapers
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 36 14.28 |
| Position (Dec): | 27° 57' 29.53" |
| Field of view: | 12.28 x 8.19 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.7° left of vertical |
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 |