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Name: NGC 4608Other name: UGC 7842
RA: 12h 41.2m DEC: +10° 9'
Constellation: VIR
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 11
Size: 3.3' x 2.9'
PA: 120°
Surface brightness: 13.2
Classification: SBO
Description: pB,pL,R,psbM,r,* np 1'
Notes: H II 69,NGC 4596 @ 19.0'
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Ania, Pirkkala, Finland
Date: 22/23.4.2009 2:47
Instrument: Newton 300/1500 mm
Magnification: 300xFilter: -
Field: 14'Seeing: 2
Background sky: 3NE lim mag: 6.7
Visuality: IHeight: 30°
Weather: -5°C, astronomical twilight
Description: NE-SW elongated galaxy, brighter in the middle.
Updated: 13.8.2009 20:49