Umbrella Galaxy (NGC 4651)
Umbrella Galaxy (NGC 4651) is a galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, magnitude 10.8, 3.9′ × 2.6′ across.
A 10.8-magnitude spiral galaxy (Sc) in Coma Berenices, about 3.9′ × 2.6′.
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 April). It can be seen from everywhere north of 74°S and never sets north of 74°N.
At its highest it stands 56° up from 50°N, 71° up from 35°N, 74° up from the equator, 39° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Coma Berenices
- Designations
- NGC 4651
- Magnitude
- 10.8
- Apparent size
- 3.9′ × 2.6′
- Position
- RA 12h 43.7m, Dec +16° 24′ (J2000)
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