About NGC 4472 (M49)

NGC 4472 stands out as a well-known observing object and shows up as a faint patch of light. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 56° altitude and reaches 82° around 12:19 AM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

In small telescopes it remains mostly unresolved.

It is more subtle than brighter Dso objects.

Type

Elliptical Galaxy

Constellation

Virgo

Distance

60000000 ly

Size

8.9' x 7.4'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.4