NGC 4559 (C 36)

NGC 4559 (C 36) is a galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, magnitude 9.9, 11′ × 4.8′ across.

A large, inclined spiral in Coma Berenices, showing a mottled, elongated glow.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around May, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in March). It can be seen from everywhere north of 62°S and never sets north of 62°N.

At its highest it stands 68° up from 50°N, 83° up from 35°N, 62° up from the equator, 27° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Coma Berenices

Designations

C 36

Magnitude

9.9

Apparent size

11′ × 4.8′

Position

RA 12h 36.0m, Dec +27° 58′ (J2000)

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