In this article we want to explore the fascinating world of NGC 4892. From its origins to its relevance today, NGC 4892 has been a topic of interest to many people around the world. Throughout history, NGC 4892 has played a crucial role in various aspects of society, culture and technology. Furthermore, NGC 4892 has been the subject of debate and controversy, which has contributed to its complexity and continued evolution. Through this article, we hope to shed light on this exciting topic and provide a deeper insight into NGC 4892 and its impact on the world we live in.
NGC 4892 | |
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![]() SDSS image of NGC 4892. | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Coma Berenices |
Right ascension | 13h 00m 03.5s[1] |
Declination | 26° 53′ 53″[1] |
Redshift | 0.019690[1] |
Heliocentric radial velocity | 5903 km/s[1] |
Distance | 275 Mly (84.2 Mpc)[1] |
Group or cluster | Coma Cluster |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.2[1] |
Characteristics | |
Type | Sb[1],S0-a[2] |
Size | ~180,000 ly (56 kpc) (estimated)[1] |
Apparent size (V) | 1.57 x 0.38[1] |
Other designations | |
CGCG 160-81, MCG 5-31-78, PGC 44697, UGC 8108[1] |
NGC 4892 is a spiral[2][3][4] or lenticular galaxy[2] with LINER activity[4] located 275 million light-years away[5] in the constellation Coma Berenices.[6] It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel on April 11, 1785,[6] and is a member of the Coma Cluster.[7]