NGC 4698
This barred spiral galaxy, a member of the Virgo cluster of galaxies, is located about 55 million lightyears away in the constellation Virgo.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Susan Hopkins/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n4698hopkins |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | March 4, 2014, 12:32 p.m. |
| Size: | 1441 x 972 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 48 28.85 |
| Position (Dec): | 8° 28' 19.68" |
| Field of view: | 12.42 x 8.37 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 96.5° 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 |