NGC 3556

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NGC 3556[1][2], also known as M 108, is a galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Maior.

NGC 3556
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Ursa Maior
Right ascension 11h11.5m
Declination +55o40'
Type Galaxy
Apparent dimensions 8.3
Apparent magnitude 10.1
Other designations M 108

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Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>