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NGC 3312

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Extended Information

Also known as
IC 629
DSO Type
Galaxy
Sub-class
Sb Ring
Right Ascension
10h 37m 00s
Declination
-27º 34' 00''
Constellation
HYA - Hydra
Apparent Magnitude
11.90
Apparent Size
3.3' x 1.2'
Surface Brightness
22.29


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