The NGC 4472 is a elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo, located about 60,000,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 8.9' x 7.4' and a magnitude of 8.4, it is best observed during spring.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Moderate to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Elliptical Galaxy

Constellation

Virgo

Distance

60000000 ly

Size

8.9' x 7.4'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.4