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Name: NGC 4546Other name: MCG - 1-32- 27
RA: 12h 35.5m DEC: -3° 48'
Constellation: VIR
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 10.3
Size: 3.3' x 1.6'
PA: 80°
Surface brightness: 11.9
Classification: E-SO Bar
Description: vB,cL,pmE78,vsmbMN
Notes: H I 160
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Haakanala, Rautjärvi, Finland
Date: 18/19.4.2012 1:25
Instrument: Newton 457/2280 mm
Magnification: 326xFilter: -
Field: 14'Seeing: 2
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.9
Visuality: IIHeight: 22°
Weather: -4°C, astronomical twilight
Description: A lens shaped galaxy, brighter core.
Updated: 4.11.2012 20:27