Astronomy:NGC 3900

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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation of Leo

Coordinates: Sky map 11h 49m 09.45631s, +27° 01′ 19.2764″

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NGC3900 - SDSS DR14.jpg
SDSS image of NGC 3900
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationLeo
Right ascension 11h 49m 09.45631s[1]
Declination+27° 01′ 19.2764″[1]
Redshift0.006012[2]
Helio radial velocity1797 km/s[2]
Distance84 Mly (25.9 Mpc)[3]
Apparent magnitude (V)11.44[4]
Apparent magnitude (B)12.29[4]
Characteristics
TypeSA(r)0+[3]
Other designations
UGC 6786, MCG+05-28-034, PGC 36914[2]

NGC 3900 is a lenticular galaxy located in the Leo constellation.[5] It was discovered by William Herschel in 1785. It is estimated to be about 95 to 100 light-years away from Earth.[6][7]

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