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NGC 4718 (also IRAS 12479-0500, MCG -1-33-20 and PGC 43463) is a magnitude +13.2 barred spiral galaxy located 217 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo.

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Windsor Road, Slough, on the 19th February 1830.

Right Ascension 12h 50m 32.5s, Declination -05° 16' 55"



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