Eyes (NGC 4438) (NGC 4438)

Eyes (NGC 4438) (NGC 4438) is a galaxy in the constellation Virgo, magnitude 10.9, 9.2′ × 4.0′ across.

A 10.9-magnitude spiral galaxy (Sa) in Virgo, about 9.2′ × 4′.

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 77°S and never sets north of 77°N.

At its highest it stands 53° up from 50°N, 68° up from 35°N, 77° up from the equator, 42° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Virgo

Designations

NGC 4438, Eyes

Magnitude

10.9

Apparent size

9.2′ × 4.0′

Position

RA 12h 27.8m, Dec +13° 1′ (J2000)

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