| NGC4689 / Galaxy, type SA(rs)bc |
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| R.A. | 12h 47m 45.8s (2000.0) |
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| Dec. | +13°45' 51" (2000.0) |
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| Apparent Size | 4.3×3.4' |
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| Radial Velocity | +1522km/s |
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| Magnitude | 11.6 |
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| Distance | 54 million light yrs. |
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| Group of Galaxies | Virgo Cluster |
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| Other IDs | UGC 7965, CGCG 71-43
MCG +2-33-22, PGC 43186
IRAS 12452+1402 |
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NGC 4689 is a face-on galaxy situated at the boundary of the constellations Coma Berenices and Virgo, approximately 4.5 degrees northwest of ε Virginis.
This region corresponds to the easternmost edge of the Virgo Cluster. The apparent diameter of this galaxy is around 4 arcminutes, and it has a brightness of 11th magnitude.
While the central bulge and its surrounding inner ring are distinct, the outer spiral structure appears very faint.
Interactions within the Virgo Cluster have led to the stripping of interstellar gas in this galaxy, resulting in a significantly reduced level of star-forming activity.
Galaxies exhibiting such characteristics are referred to as "anemic galaxies".
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