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NGC 4623

galaxy

Key facts

Constellation: Virgo
Right ascension: 12 42 10.7
Declination: 07 ° 40 ′ 37 ″
Redshift: 0.006027/1807 km/s
Distance: 54,889,674 ly
Group or cluster: Virgo Cluster
Type: SB0+?, E7
Size: ~35,751.52 ly (estimated)
Apparent size v: 2.2 x 0.7

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Image: SDSS NGC 4623.jpg

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NGC 4623 is an edge-on lenticular or elliptical galaxy located about 54 million light-years away in the constellation of Virgo. NGC 4623 is classified as an E7, a rare type of "late" elliptical that represents the first stage of transition into a lenticular galaxy. NGC 4623 was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on April 13, 1784. NGC 4623 is a member of the Virgo Cluster.