NGC 4485

Coordinates: 12^h 30^m 31.113^s, +41° 42′ 04.22″

NGC 4485
Galaxy NGC 4485 in the constellation of Canes Venatici, taken by Hubble.[1]
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Canes Venatici[1]
Right ascension	12^h 30^m 31.113^s[2]
Declination	+41° 42′ 04.22″[2]
Redshift	0.0016[2]
Distance	25 million ly[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	11.93[2]
Apparent magnitude (B)	12.32[2]
Other designations
2MASXI J1230311+414200, Z 1228.0+4159, [MI94] Im 106, KPG 341a, MCG+07-26-013, Z 216-7, [T76] 69A, LCSB L518, UGC 7648, [CHM2007] HDC 706 J123031.11+4142042, LEDA 41326, UZC J123031.4+414201, [CHM2007] LDC 867 J123031.11+4142042, 2MASX J12303111+4142042, VV 30b, [M98c] 122805.5+415835

NGC 4485 is an irregular galaxy located in the constellation of Canes Venatici. It interacts with the spiral galaxy NGC 4490 and as a reasult both galaxies are distorted and show star formation.

NGC 4485 and NGC 4490

References

1. "Starbursts in the wake of a fleeting romance". ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
2. "Search Results for NGC 4485". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 13 May 2014.