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Galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NGC 4015 is a lenticular galaxy in the Coma Berenices.[1] It is located between 215 and 220 million light years away. Its visual magnitude is 13.15.[2]
NGC 4015 | |
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Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
Constellation | Coma Berenices |
Right ascension | 11h 58m 42,9s |
Declination | +25°02' |
Characteristics | |
Type | Galaxy |
Apparent size (V) | 2.00 × 1.5 |
It was first discovered by Danish astronomer John Dreyer on 26 April 1878, and he described it as a "faint object, very small and with a much brighter middle." He also described it in his notes on the accompanying galaxy, PGC 37703, which he described as "a tail north of the nucleus".[2]
Together, NGC 4015 and PGC 37703 comprise Arp 138 in the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies.
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