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NGC 4696

NGC 4696

NGC 4696, is located in the constellation Centaurus, and is best seen in spring.

NGC 4696 is magnitude 11.4, is 115 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 4696
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.4
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 115 Mly

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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