LEDA 83677 | |
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A Hubble Image of the Seyfert Galaxy LEDA 83677 | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Coma Berenices |
Right ascension | 12 57 10.7 |
Declination | 27° 24′ 18″ |
Redshift | 0.020731/6215 km/s |
Distance | 288,510,000 ly |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 15.7 |
Characteristics | |
Type | Sa |
Size | ~53,890 ly (estimated) |
Apparent size (V) | 0.53 x 0.43 |
Other designations | |
2MASX J12571076+2724177, PGC 83677 |
LEDA 83677 is a lenticular galaxy located about 290 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is a member of the Coma cluster of galaxies. LEDA 83677 is also classified as a type 1 Seyfert galaxy. The core of the galaxy is emitting high-energy X-rays and ultraviolet light, probably caused by a massive black hole lurking in the core.
See also
References
- ^ "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for PGC 83677. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
- ^ "Standing out from the crowd". www.spacetelescope.org. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
- "Your NED Search Results". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
- "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 4800–4849". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
- ^ "Hubble Captures Image of Little-Known Lenticular Galaxy | Astronomy | Sci-News.com". Breaking Science News | Sci-News.com. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
External links
- LEDA 83677 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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