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NGC 4902 (also IRAS 12583-1414, MCG -2-33-92, UGCA 315 and PGC 44847) is a magnitude +10.9 spiral galaxy located 123 million light-years away in Virgo.

The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Datchet, Berkshire, on the 8th February 1785. 

The galaxy has hosted supernovae: SN 1979E, SN 1991X and SN 2011A.

Right Ascension 13h 00m 59.6s, Declination -14° 30' 50"

 



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