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NGC 4292 (also MCG 1-32-16, UGC 7404 and PGC 39922) is a magnitude +12.2 barred spiral galaxy located 104 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) f/13 speculum reflector at Windsor Road, Slough, on the 7th April 1828.

Right Ascension 12h 21m 16.4s, Declination +04° 35' 46"



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