NGC 4449 (C 21)
NGC 4449 (C 21) is a galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici, magnitude 9.6, 4.7′ × 2.7′ across.
An irregular starburst galaxy in Canes Venatici, appearing as a bright, rectangular glow.
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 46°S and never sets north of 46°N.
At its highest it stands 84° up from 50°N, 81° up from 35°N, 46° up from the equator, 11° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Canes Venatici
- Designations
- C 21
- Magnitude
- 9.6
- Apparent size
- 4.7′ × 2.7′
- Position
- RA 12h 28.2m, Dec +44° 6′ (J2000)
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