Galaxy
NGC 4697
Elliptical galaxy · C52 · NGC 4697
Elliptical galaxy in Virgo
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NGC 4697 is an elliptical galaxy some 40 to 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 24 April 1784.
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Key facts
Distance
~76 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+9.3
Apparent size
7.1′ × 4.2′
Best seen with
Telescope
Catalogue
C52 · NGC 4697
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 52 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 4697.
- Found in the constellation Virgo.
- Needs a telescope to see clearly.
