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NGC 3840

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Extended Information

Also known as
UGC 6702
DSO Type
Galaxy
Sub-class
Sa - Spiral
Right Ascension
11h 43m 59s
Declination
20º 04' 59''
Constellation
LEO - Leo
Apparent Magnitude
13.80
Apparent Size
1.1' x 48''
Surface Brightness
22.55


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