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NGC 3021
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NGC 3021 as seen by HST
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Leo Minor
Right ascension 09h 50m 57.149s
Declination 33° 33′ 13.07″
Redshift 0.00514±0.000013
Helio radial velocity 1541±4 km/s
Galactocentric velocity 1510±4 km/s
Type SAc
Apparent dimensions (V) 1.6′ × 0.9′
Apparent magnitude (V) 10.88
Absolute magnitude (V) -21.25
See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies

NCG 3021 is a small galaxy in the Leo Minor constellation. It is about 100 million light years from Earth.


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