NGC 3455 explained

NGC 3455
Credit:ESA/Hubble & NASA. Acknowledgement: Nick Rose
Epoch:J2000
Ra:[1]
Z:0.003730
H Radial V:1117
Dist Ly:65 million ly
Type:SABb
Appmag B:13.1
Names:MCG+03-28-031, Z 95-62, [M98c] 105151.6+173308, IRAS 10518+1733, PSCz Q10518+1733, Z 1051.9+1733, [T76] 25B, KPG 257b, QDOT B1051512+173306, [BEC2010] HRS 30, LEDA 32767, UGC 6028, [CHM2007] HDC 632 J105431.06+1717045, 2MASX J10543106+1717045, UZC J105431.1+171704, [CHM2007] LDC 778 J105431.06+1717045

NGC 3455 is an intermediate spiral galaxy located 65 million light-years away in the constellation of Leo.[2] It is a member of the NGC 3370 Group of galaxies, which is a member of the Leo II Groups, a series of galaxies and galaxy clusters strung out from the right edge of the Virgo Supercluster.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Object query : NGC 3455. Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. 16 April 2014.
  2. News: Galaxies spiralling around Leo. 16 April 2014. ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week.
  3. Web site: The Leo III Groups . Atlas of the Universe . 2010-11-27 . July 22, 2012 . https://archive.today/20120722223749/http://www.atlasoftheuniverse.com/galgrps/leoii.html . live .