ASTRO: NGC 4762
"Rick Johnson" wrote
Interesting. No dust lane. Looks like there are faint extensions off the
ends that are much fatter than the bright part. My list just got longer.
Rick,
Notes in NED don't agree on the galaxy type for 4762. It's listed as
either a "spiral" or a "lenticular". Given that it's deep in the Virgo
Cluster it could be an ex-spiral that's been striped of its gas and dust.
There doesn't seem to be any interaction with its neighbor NGC 4754, the
elliptical galaxy in Stefan's image. NED also notes that 4762 has an active
nucleus with O-III emission. The "fat extensions" are described as curved.
Ya...... this pair would make a great target for a long, deep, exposure
with your set-up.
George N
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