Astronomy:SDSS J113706.18-033737.1

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Short description: Dwarf starburst galaxy
SDSS J113706.18-033737.1
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationLeo
Right ascension 11h 37m 06.1965s[1]
Declination−03° 37′ 37.296″[1]
Characteristics
TypeDwarf galaxy
Mass100 million M
Notable featuresA starburst galaxy with the pulsar wind nebula VT 1137-0337

SDSS J113706.18-033737.1 (PGC 125758) is a dwarf starburst galaxy with a mass of 100 times the mass of the sun. This galaxy is located 395 million light years away from earth. It is currently undergoing a burst of stellar formation forming 0.5 solar masses a year.[2][3]

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