NGC 4303

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NGC 4303[1][2], also known as M 61, is a galaxy located in the constellation Virgo.

NGC 4303
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Virgo
Right ascension 12h21.9m
Declination +04o28'
Type Galaxy
Apparent dimensions 6.0
Apparent magnitude 9.7
Other designations M 61

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Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>