| NGC 4477 | |
|---|---|
 SDSS image of NGC 4477 | |
| Observation data (J2000epoch) | |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Right ascension | 12h 30m 02.2s[1] |
| Declination | 13° 38′ 12″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.004463/1338 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 54.8Mly |
| Group orcluster | Virgo Cluster |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.38[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SB0(s)[1] |
| Size | ~69,340 ly (estimated)[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 3.8 x 3.5[1] |
| Other designations | |
| CGCG 70-129, IRAS 12275+1354, MCG 2-32-97,PGC 41260,UGC 7638, VCC 1253[1] | |
NGC 4477 is abarred lenticular galaxy[2][3] located about 55 millionlight-years away[4] in theconstellation ofComa Berenices.[5] NGC 4477 is classified as atype 2 Seyfert galaxy.[2] The galaxy was discovered by astronomerWilliam Herschel on April 8, 1784.[6] NGC 4477 is a member ofMarkarian's Chain which forms part of the largerVirgo Cluster.[7]
NGC 4477 has a very well-defined bar which is imbedded within an extensive lens-like envelope. It has a fairly sharp edge and is slightly enhanced near the rim, and is classified as a ring-like feature. Surrounding the ring, two broad, diffuse incomplete arcs appear to bracket the galaxy around the bar. It is suggested that NGC 4477 has a highly evolved double ring morphology. Also, both ring features are exceedingly washed out.[3]
