NGC 4697

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On this page I collect my observations of the elliptical galaxy NGC 4697 in the constellation Virgo.

Introduction

On photos, the galaxy NGC 4697 in the constellation Virgo is a small elliptical galaxy. It is the main member of the galaxy group NGC 4697. Actually, this massive elliptical galaxy is slightly larger than the Andromeda galaxy and deforms its neighbors through its gravitational influence. By studying the motion of stars near the center of the galaxy, a supermassive black hole of about 100 million solar masses has been identified at the heart of the galaxy (Deep*Sky Corner, translated).

NGC 4697
Size: 6' x 3.8' / 7.2' x 4.7' (SkySafari/Wikipedia)
Distance: 40/51 million light years (SkySafari/Wikipedia)
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Map

The elliptical galaxy NGC 4697 in the constellation Virgo (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Own Photos

eVscope


NGC 4697 - March 24, 2020		NGC 4697 - March 24, 2020, processed

Vespera Pro


NGC 4697, May 19, 2025 - 2000p		NGC 4697, May 19, 2025 - 1200p, section

NGC 4697, May 19, 2025 - 1200p, section, processed		NGC 4697, May 19, 2025 - 1200p, section, processed and denoised (PAI)