Astronomy:NGC 3014

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NGC 3014
Image of NGC 3014
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationSextans [1]
Right ascension 9h 49m 7.7755s[2]
Declination−4° 44′ 33.713″[2]
Redshift0.021028 ± 0.00000133 [2][3]
Helio radial velocity 6304 ± 4 km/s[2][3]
Galactocentric velocity14km/s[2]
Distance320.0 ± 22.4 Mly (98.10 ± 6.88 Mpc) [2]
Apparent magnitude (V)14 [1]
Characteristics
Size~311,500 ly (95.50 kpc) (estimated)
Other designations
2MASS J09490765-0444345, PGC 28222[2][4][5]

NGC 3014 (also known as LEDA 28222 ) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Sextans. It was discovered on February 19, 1830, by John Herschel.[4][1]

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