NGC 4868 | |
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Observation data | |
Constellation | Canes Venatici |
Right ascension | 12h 59m 08s |
Declination | 37° 18′ 37″ |
Distance | 213 Mly |
Apparent magnitude (B) | 12.9 |
Characteristics | |
Type | SAb |
NGC 4868 is a spiral galaxy located 213 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici.[1] It was discovered by William Herschel on March 17, 1787.[2] A 2002 study suggests that a quasar may exist within NGC 4868.[3]