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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 4258 (Herschel 221)

NGC 4258 (Herschel 221) is a galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. NGC 4258 is best viewed during Spring, is magnitude 8.3, and can be viewed with binoculars.

NGC 4258 is also listed in the Messier Catalog as M106.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 221
      1. NGC:
      2. 4258
      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. Messier reference:
      2. M106
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8.3
      1. Season:
      2. Spring
      1. RA:
      2. 12h 19.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +47° 18'

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