NGC 4941

NGC 4941

This barred spiral galaxy is located about 64 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/George Seitz/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n4941seitz
Type:Observation
Release date:April 3, 2014, 12:20 p.m.
Size:1441 x 972 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 4941
Constellation:Virgo
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):13 4 19.20
Position (Dec):-5° 32' 13.36"
Field of view:12.40 x 8.35 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 112.0° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band		555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD