Dreyer's description: !! B, L, R, gbM, r, 3-branched spiral; = M99
Cross Identifications: GC 2838, h 1173. PM; Coma Pinwheel Gal; UGC 7345.
Right Ascension: | 12 : 18.8 (hours : minutes) |
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Declination: | +14 : 25 (degrees : minutes) |
Distance: | 60000 (* 1,000 light years) |
Apparent Magnitude: | 9.8 |
Apparent Diameter: | 5.4 (arc minutes) |
NGC Home NGC 4253 | NGC 4255 M98 | M100
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