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NGC 4178

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Extended Information

Also known as
IC 3042, UGC 7215
DSO Type
Galaxy
Sub-class
SBcd
Right Ascension
12h 12m 47s
Declination
10º 52' 00''
Constellation
VIR - Virgo
Apparent Magnitude
11.40
Apparent Size
5' x 1.7'
Surface Brightness
22.61


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