NGC 4697 / C52

Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationVirgo
Date and Time Observed2025-04-27 22:27:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm w extender f7.5-600mm FL
CameraPlayer One Apollo-M Mini
Image DetailsUp is 265.2 degrees E of N. Transparency: Good. Seeing: Good. Total integration time was 22m. Exposures 15s@300g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionThe core of this galaxy is very bright and, not surprisingly, radio observations suggest it is home to a supermassive black hole. It is part of the Virgo Southern Extension of the Virgo Supercluster.
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