NGC 3678

In this article, we are going to explore in depth NGC 3678 and its relevance in today's society. NGC 3678 has been a topic of interest for a long time, and its impact spans multiple aspects of modern life. Over the years, extensive research has been conducted on NGC 3678, resulting in a substantial body of knowledge on the topic. In this article, we will examine the different perspectives and approaches that have been taken towards NGC 3678, as well as its evolution over time. Additionally, we will discuss the practical and theoretical implications of NGC 3678 in various areas, from politics to science to popular culture. By the end of this article, we hope to have provided a comprehensive overview of NGC 3678 and generated a greater understanding of its importance in today's world.

NGC 3678
A Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) image of NGC 3678
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationLeo
Right ascension11h 26m 15.70s[1]
Declination+27° 52′ 01.00″[1]
Redshift0.02404±0.00001[1]
Distance361 Mly (110.75 Mpc)[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)13.5[1]
Characteristics
TypeSbc[1]
Size127,000 ly
Apparent size (V)0.724′ × 0.692′[1]
Notable featuresN/A
Other designations
PGC 35177,[1] UGC 6443,[1] Z 156-75,[1] LEDA 35177,[1] MCG +05-27-071[1]

NGC 3678 is a spiral galaxy located around 361 million light-years away in the constellation Leo.[1][2] NGC 3678 was discovered on April 13th, 1831 by the astronomer John Herschel, and its diameter is 127,000 light-years across.[1] NGC 3678 is not known to have much star-formation, and it is not known to have an active galactic nucleus.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "By Name | NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  2. ^ "NGC 3678 - Spiral Galaxy in Leo | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  3. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 3650 - 3699". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  4. ^ "NGC 3678 - Galaxy - SKY-MAP". www.wikisky.org. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
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