| NGC 4868 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Right ascension | 12h59m08s |
| Declination | 37° 18′ 37″ |
| Distance | 213 Mly |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 12.9 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SAb |
NGC 4868 is a spiral galaxy located 213 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici.[1] It was discovered by William Herschel on March 17, 1787.[2] A 2002 study suggests that a quasar may exist within NGC 4868.[3]
