Object of the Season (Winter 2022)

Edge-on galaxy NGC 4565 in Coma Berenices

NGC 4565 is a bright spiral galaxy in the northern part of Coma Berenices, seen almost edge-on. The object belongs to Virgo Cluster. Wilhelm Herschel discovered the object on 6 April 1785. Note the other edge-on, NGC 4562 (13.7 mag), only 15’ south-west and orientated perpendicular to NGC 4565.

Edge-on galaxy NGC 4565 in Coma Berenices - Credit: ESO
This image of Galaxy NGC 4565 in Coma Berenices was provided by ESO.
Name
NGC 4565
Position (2000)
12 36 20.8 +25 59 16 (Com)
Type
vSb
Visual Magnitude
9.5
Size
15.8' x 2.1'
Distance
43 Mly
Other Designations
V 24, h 1357, GC 3106, UGC 7772, PGC 42038, CGCG 129-10, MCG +04-30-006, FGC 1471

Results of the observations of NGC 4546 will be published in DSO 192.

Wolfgang Steinicke - Nebulae and Clusters Section Director