NGC4473

Description: NGC4473 is part of a galaxy grouping known as Markanian's Chain, along with M84, M86, NGC4438, NGC4461, NGC4477, and others. NGC4473 is an elliptical galaxy, meaning that not much structure can be seen in the homogenous blob of stars.

Image information: Stacked, dark-subtracted, registered combination of 30 x 15s unfiltered images. Image taken 03/05/2006 21:50 UT.

Physical information: Magnitude: 11.2. size: 4.2'x2.6', p.a. 100deg, classification: E.

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