NGC 4506

Alt. Designations:

NGC 4506

Object Type:

barred spiral galaxy

Constellation:

Coma Berenices

Distance:

Right Ascension:

12h 32m 10.5s

Declination:

+13° 25´ 13"

Visual Magnitude:

12.8

Apparent Dimension:

1.6´ X 1.1´

Best Month To View:

Mar

NGC 4506 is a 12.8 magnitude barred spiral galaxy that is part of a group of galaxies known as Markarian's Chain, which forms part of the Virgo Cluster.