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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 4303 (Herschel 228)

NGC 4303 (Herschel 228) is a galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. NGC 4303 is best viewed during Spring, is magnitude 9.7, and can be viewed with large binoculars.

NGC 4303 is also listed in the Messier Catalog as M61.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 228
      1. NGC:
      2. 4303
      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. Messier reference:
      2. M61
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9.7
      1. Season:
      2. Spring
      1. RA:
      2. 12h 21.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +4° 28'

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