The NGC 4590 is a globular cluster in the constellation Hydra, located about 33,300 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 9.8' and a magnitude of 7.8, it is best observed during spring.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Hydra

Distance

33300 ly

Size

9.8'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Very Hard

Magnitude

7.8