NGC 4725
This barred spiral galaxy is located about 40 million lightyears away in the constellation Coma Berenices. This galaxy most likely contains 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/Rick Needham/Flynn Haase
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n4725needham |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | April 3, 2014, 12:30 p.m. |
| Size: | 2020 x 1392 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 50 30.92 |
| Position (Dec): | 25° 29' 44.34" |
| Field of view: | 11.42 x 7.88 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 46.5° left 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 |