Credits: NASA / STScl / WikiSky

NGC4697 is an elliptical galaxy some 40 - 50 million light years away in the condstellation Virgo.

Facts about NGC4567 and NGC4697 by Keith Turnecliff

NGC 4697 is a spherical ensemble of mainly older, fainter, low mass stars, with little star forming gas and dust compared to spiral galaxies.

This star chart represents a view from Long Itchington for mid-May at 10pm.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.