NGC 4436

NGC 4436 is a lenticular or dwarf [elliptical galaxy] located about 60 million light-years away in the constellation of Virgo. NGC 4436 was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on April 17, 1784. The galaxy is a member of the Virgo Cluster.

Interaction with NGC 4431

NGC 4436 is undergoing a tidal interaction with a nearby dwarf elliptical galaxy known as NGC 4431. The two galaxies are separated by around 58,680 light-years.