M 98 (NGC 4192)
M 98 (NGC 4192) is a galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, magnitude 10.1, 11′ × 2.7′ across.
A nearly edge-on spiral in Coma Berenices that appears as a long, faint streak; it is approaching us.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around April, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in March). It can be seen from everywhere north of 75°S and never sets north of 75°N.
At its highest it stands 55° up from 50°N, 70° up from 35°N, 75° up from the equator, 40° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Coma Berenices
- Designations
- NGC 4192
- Magnitude
- 10.1
- Apparent size
- 11′ × 2.7′
- Position
- RA 12h 13.8m, Dec +14° 54′ (J2000)
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