NGC 4485

Coordinates: 12h 30m 31.113s, +41° 42′ 04.22″

NGC 4485

Galaxy NGC 4485 in the constellation of Canes Venatici, taken by Hubble.[1]
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Canes Venatici[1]
Right ascension 12h 30m 31.113s[2]
Declination +41° 42′ 04.22″[2]
Redshift 0.0016[2]
Distance 25 million ly[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 11.93[2]
Apparent magnitude (B) 12.32[2]
Other designations

2MASXI J1230311+414200, Z 1228.0+4159, [MI94] Im 106, KPG 341a, MCG+07-26-013, Z 216-7, [T76] 69A, LCSB L518, UGC 7648, [CHM2007] HDC 706 J123031.11+4142042, LEDA 41326, UZC J123031.4+414201, [CHM2007] LDC 867 J123031.11+4142042,

2MASX J12303111+4142042, VV 30b, [M98c] 122805.5+415835

NGC 4485 is an irregular galaxy located in the constellation of Canes Venatici. It interacts with the spiral galaxy NGC 4490 and as a reasult both galaxies are distorted and show star formation.

NGC 4485 and NGC 4490

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Starbursts in the wake of a fleeting romance". ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Search Results for NGC 4485". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
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