NGC 4051

NGC 4051 is a galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major, magnitude 10.8 (blue), 4.9′ × 4.3′ across.

A 10.8-magnitude (B-band) weakly barred spiral galaxy (SABb) in Ursa Major, about 4.9′ × 4.3′.

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 45°S and never sets north of 45°N.

At its highest it stands 85° up from 50°N, 80° up from 35°N, 45° up from the equator, 10° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Ursa Major

Designations

NGC 4051

Magnitude

10.8 (blue)

Apparent size

4.9′ × 4.3′

Position

RA 12h 3.2m, Dec +44° 32′ (J2000)

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