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]
NGC 3900 | |
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![]() SDSS image of NGC 3900 | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Leo |
Right ascension | 11h 49m 09.45631s[1] |
Declination | +27° 01′ 19.2764″[1] |
Redshift | 0.006012[2] |
Helio radial velocity | 1797 km/s[2] |
Distance | 84 Mly (25.9 Mpc)[3] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.44[4] |
Apparent magnitude (B) | 12.29[4] |
Characteristics | |
Type | SA(r)0+[3] |
Other designations | |
UGC 6786, MCG +05-28-034, PGC 36914[2] |
New General Catalogue 3500 to 3999 | |
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