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NGC 3801

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Extended Information

Also known as
UGC 6635
DSO Type
Galaxy
Sub-class
SO
Right Ascension
11h 40m 18s
Declination
17º 43' 59''
Constellation
LEO - Leo
Apparent Magnitude
12.00
Apparent Size
2.8' x 1.7'
Surface Brightness
22.58


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