NGC 4731 is a barred spiral galaxy located near the Virgo Supercluster. To its celestial south lies NGC 4731A, a small irregular galaxy. [2] Both galaxies feature high concentrations of neutral HI gas. [3] It is theorized that its elongated arm structure could be related to gravitational interactions with a nearby galaxy, NGC 4967.

2024年5月30日 · This new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the broad and sweeping spiral galaxy NGC 4731. It lies in the constellation Virgo and is located 43 million light-years from Earth. This highly detailed image uses data collected from six different filters.

2024年5月27日 · This week, an image of the broad and sweeping spiral galaxy NGC 4731 is the Hubble Picture of the Week. This galaxy lies among the galaxies of the Virgo cluster, in the constellation Virgo, and is located 43 million light-years from Earth. This highly detailed image was created using six different filters.

Explanation: Barred spiral galaxy NGC 4731 lies some 65 million light-years away. The lovely island universe resides in the large Virgo cluster of galaxies. Colors in this well-composed, cosmic portrait, highlight plentiful, young, bluish star clusters along the galaxy's sweeping spiral arms.

2024年5月27日 · NGC 4731 is located approximately 43 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Virgo. Otherwise known as IRAS 12484-0607, LEDA 43507 or UGCA 302, it is classified as a barred spiral galaxy.

2024年6月1日 · The intricate shape, beautiful colors and swirling patterns of the galaxy, named NGC 4731, are influenced by the gravitational interactions with other galaxies in its vicinity, according to NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).

2024年6月13日 · NGC 4731, a large and expansive spiral galaxy, is showcased in this striking image captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Located 43 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation, this galaxy has been observed using data collected from six different filters to create this incredibly detailed image.

2024年3月17日 · NGC 4731 is a Seyfert 2 galaxy about 84 million light years distant (redshift est). It has a companion galaxy NGC 4731A (also known as Holmberg 472B - 472A is the main NGC4731). The companion 4731A is about 85 million light years (redshift est).

This week, an image of the broad and sweeping spiral galaxy NGC 4731 is the Hubble Picture of the Week. This galaxy lies among the galaxies of the Virgo cluster, in the constellation Virgo, and is located 43 million light-years from Earth. This highly …

This new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the broad and sweeping spiral galaxy NGC 4731. It lies in the constellation Virgo and is located 43 million light-years from Earth....