IC 3971
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| IC 3971 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Right ascension | 194.88 degree |
| Redshift | 0.074957 |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 21,621 km/s |
| Distance | 1 Gly (307 Mpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 17.741 0.02 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sbc/LINER |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 44617, KUG 1257+231, 2MASX J12593176+2250411 | |
IC 3971 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 1 billion light-years away from the solar system, in the constellation of Coma Berenices.[1][2][3] It was first discovered in January 1904 by German astronomer Max Wolf.[4] According to SIMBAD database, it is a LINER type galaxy with an active nucleus.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "IC 3971 - Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Your NED Search Results". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Astronomy, Go. "IC 3971 | galaxy in Coma Berenices | IC List | GO ASTRONOMY". Go-Astronomy.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Index Catalog Objects: IC 3950 - 3999". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "IC 3971". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
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